Effects of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation in Participants With Post-Intensive Care Syndrome. (NCT05402007) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effects of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation in Participants With Post-Intensive Care Syndrome.
Brazil85 participantsStarted 2023-07-17
Plain-language summary
Survivors of prolonged critical illness may develop post-intensive care syndrome, with reduced respiratory and peripheral muscle function and exercise capacity. This trial compared a home-based rehabilitation programme delivered through a self-explanatory workbook with weekly telephone monitoring against centre-based supervised rehabilitation.
The secondary objectives will be: To compare the effects of a supervised program of 12 weeks of supervised exercises and a program of self-performed home exercises, guided by an exercise booklet, of the same duration on muscle strength and peripheral resistance; Compare the effects of a 12-week supervised exercise program and a self-performed home exercise program, guided by an exercise booklet, of the same duration on health-related quality of life and functional status.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients who required hospitalization and required invasive mechanical ventilation for at least 7 days and who were discharged after more than seven days of intensive care, between three and six months from hospital discharge;
* Both sexes;
* Over 18 years old and under 65 years old.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Need for supplemental home oxygen;
* Motor or neurological or cognitive alteration that contraindicates the participation in the cardiopulmonary rehabilitation program.
* Persistence of clinical signs of deep vein thrombosis
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
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