Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 and up

Energy Resonance by Skin Stimulation to reduce stress after ICU hospitalization

Official title: Impact of Energy Resonance by Skin Stimulation on Perceived Stress in Patients Hospitalized in the Post-resuscitation Rehabilitation Service

Run by Hôpital Européen Marseille · NCT07422077 · Data updated 2026-11-12

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.

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Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment38 (estimated)
SponsorHôpital Européen Marseille
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Marseille)
StatusRecruiting
StartedDecember 8, 2025
Main results expectedJune 8, 2027
Study endsSeptember 8, 2027
Registry record updatedFebruary 19, 2026
Trial IDNCT07422077 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a 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.

Probably 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.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

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.

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 gone: 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.

Who can join: the full rules

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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 it's running

  • Hôpital Européen Marseille
    Marseille, France
    Recruiting

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How to take part

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Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.