Status:
COMPLETED
Electrical Muscle Stimulation in the Development of Acquired Weakness in Patients With Severe Sepsis and Septic Shock
Lead Sponsor:
University of Chile
Conditions:
Polyneuropathies
Septic Shock
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The aim of this study is to compare the effect of EMS and conventional physical therapy on strength and muscle mass and development in adult patients with severe sepsis and septic shock.
Detailed Description
Septic patients are at high risk of developing intensive care unit acquired weakness (ICUAW). Electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) has become an alternative exercise for critical and non-cooperative pa...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Subjects admitted to the ICU of the HCUCH in the period between November 2016 to August 2017 and January to June 2018
- Diagnosis of severe sepsis or septic shock
- More than 48 hours in VMI
- With sedation and / or neuromuscular blockade
- Autovalent prior to admission to the ICU
Exclusion
- Subjects from other hospitals / clinics or units of the hospital
- Multiple trauma
- Previous neuromuscular pathology
- Pacemaker users
- Pregnant women
- BMI\> 35
- Epilepsy
- Those who have refused to sign informed consent
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
November 18 2016
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
June 21 2018
Estimated Enrollment :
23 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03765489
Start Date
November 18 2016
End Date
June 21 2018
Last Update
December 5 2018
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