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A Pilot Randomised Controlled Trial in Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Physical Training (ECMO-PT)
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Early activity and Mobilisation intervention for Critically Ill, Mechanically Ventilated and Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Complication. Completed, enrolled 20 participants across 5 sites in 2 countries.
Detailed Summary
Critically ill patients who require extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) are the sickest in the hospital. More patients are surviving but survivors have compromised functional recovery for months or years. This trial aims to determine if early, physical training commenced within 48 hours of ECMO is feasible and improves muscle strength and functional status in patients compared to standard practice in a randomised controlled trial of 30 ICU patients.
Study Details
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Interventions
The early activity and mobilisation intervention is comprised of exercises based on a reproducible, physiological approach using both strength and functional activities