NCT06912308

Effect of Physiotherapy Methods on Functional and Respiratory Outcomes in ICU Patients With Respiratory Failure

Changes in Functional and Qualitative Indicators of Critically Ill Patients With Respiratory Failure Using Different Physiotherapy Methods

• Status: Active Not Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 150 (actual)
• Sponsor: Laura Rutkauskienė · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 99 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

The aim of the biomedical study is to assess the changes in functional and qualitative indicators of critically ill patients with respiratory failure by applying different physiotherapy methods. By conducting this study and developing the "Physiotherapy Protocol for Critically Ill Patients Treated in the ICU," physiotherapists worldwide could be encouraged to work using a unified and adapted method. It is expected that the results, conclusions, and practical clinical recommendations derived from this study will be beneficial not only for rehabilitation specialists and intensivists in Lithuania but also for medical professionals working with respiratory diseases, including COVID-19 patients, at various stages of their treatment and consultation. Implementing an appropriate physiotherapy procedure protocol is anticipated to bring economic benefits, as early physiotherapy is safe and can reduce the incidence of delirium, decrease the duration of patient sedation, shorten the number of days on mechanical ventilation, and minimize hospital stay duration. Additionally, it aims to restore or improve patients' functional and independence levels, help prevent ICU-acquired weakness, and can be easily implemented in intensive care units.

Conditions

• Respiratory Insufficiency

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Active Physiotherapy	Involves patient-driven exercises such as verticalization, sitting on the edge of the bed, and active breathing exercises.
OTHER	Passive Physiotherapy	Employs methods like passive movements and electrostimulation of the diaphragm, providing therapeutic benefits without requiring active patient engagement.

Timeline

• Start date: 2023-09-30
• Primary completion: 2026-09-30
• Completion: 2027-09-30
• First posted: 2025-04-04
• Last updated: 2025-04-09

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Lithuania