Respiratory Muscle Training in the ICU: IMT vs Diaphragmatic NMES (NCT07571642) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Respiratory Muscle Training in the ICU: IMT vs Diaphragmatic NMES
Turkey (Türkiye)32 participantsStarted 2020-03-05
Plain-language summary
This study aimed to compare the effects of Inspiratory Muscle Training (IMT) and Diaphragmatic Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) on inspiratory muscle strength, mechanical ventilator parameters, and functional levels in intubated intensive care unit (ICU) patients. Thirty-two intubated patients were divided into two groups: the IMT group and the NMES group. In the IMT group, IMT was administered twice a day in addition to routine physiotherapy. In the NMES group, electrical stimulation was applied to the diaphragm muscle for 40 minutes in addition to routine physiotherapy. The primary outcomes of the study are inspiratory muscle strength and physical function level. The secondary outcomes are mechanical ventilator parameters, extubation time, and length of hospital stay.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria
* Being intubated
* Conscious state
* Ability to trigger mechanical ventilation
* Capability to execute at least one motor command
Exclusion Criteria
* Any neurological or orthopedic diagnosis or deficits
* Inability to cooperate with the physiotherapist
* Hemodynamic instability despite medical treatment
* Excessive secretions requiring aspiration more than once per hour.
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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What they're measuring
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Inspiratory muscle strength
Timeframe: Baseline, 1 hour before extubation, 1 hour before discharge