Energy Resonance by Skin Stimulation to reduce stress after ICU hospitalization
Impact of Energy Resonance by Skin Stimulation on Perceived Stress in Patients Hospitalized in the Post-resuscitation Rehabilitation Service
This trial will try Energy Resonance by Skin Stimulation (ERCS), a noninvasive skin‑touch technique, to see if it lowers perceived stress in adults recovering in a post‑ICU rehabilitation unit.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 38 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Hôpital Européen Marseille Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Marseille) |
| Trial ID | NCT07422077 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
The study delivers repeated ERCS sessions—a nonpharmacological touch-based technique rooted in energetic principles of traditional Chinese medicine—to adults hospitalized in a post‑resuscitation rehabilitation unit. Participants receive ERCS as part of their rehabilitation and researchers measure changes in patients' perceived stress using standard patient‑reported measures. The intervention is noninvasive and focuses on stimulation of cutaneous points to induce resonance and calming sensations in tissues. Outcomes will compare stress levels before and after the ERCS course to determine short‑term effects on emotional recovery.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Adults aged 18 or older who are currently hospitalized in the Post‑Intensive Care Rehabilitation Unit (SRPR) at the enrolling site and able to give written informed consent are eligible.
Not a fit: People who are pregnant or breastfeeding, legally unable to consent, under legal protection, or otherwise unable to provide informed consent are excluded and would not be eligible to receive benefit from participation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If effective, ERCS could offer a low‑risk, drug‑free way to reduce stress and support emotional recovery after an intensive care stay.
How similar studies have performed: ERCS itself is novel with limited direct evidence, though related touch‑based and acupuncture‑inspired techniques have shown mixed but sometimes positive results for pain and stress in other settings.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged ≥ 18 years * Hospitalized adults in a Post-Intensive Care Rehabilitation Unit (SRPR) * Having given free and informed written consent Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant or breastfeeding woman * Persons deprived of their liberty by a judicial or administrative decision. * Persons who are subject to a legal protection measure or who are unable to express their consent.
Where this trial is running
Marseille
- Hôpital Européen Marseille — Marseille, France (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Myriam BENNANI
- Email: m.bennani@hopital-europeen.fr
- Phone: 0413428351
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.