Examining the effects of physiotherapy on critically ill COVID-19 patients
Retrospective Cohort Study of the Physiotherapy Procedure in Critically Ill Patients Diagnosed With COVID-19 During the First Wave
Fundació Institut de Recerca de l'Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau · NCT06042881
This study looks at whether physiotherapy helps critically ill COVID-19 patients breathe better and recover faster while on mechanical ventilation.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 189 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Fundació Institut de Recerca de l'Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Barcelona) |
| Trial ID | NCT06042881 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study analyzes data from patients admitted to the ICU at Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau in Barcelona during the first wave of COVID-19. It compares two groups of critically ill patients based on whether they received physiotherapy or not, focusing on the impact of physiotherapy on the duration of mechanical ventilation. The study aims to provide insights into the role of physical therapy in the recovery of severe COVID-19 patients.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include adults over 18 years old who were diagnosed with severe COVID-19 and admitted to the ICU during the specified time frame.
Not a fit: Patients who were readmitted to the ICU more than once during the study period may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could demonstrate the effectiveness of physiotherapy in reducing the duration of mechanical ventilation for critically ill COVID-19 patients.
How similar studies have performed: While this study is observational and retrospective, similar studies have suggested potential benefits of physiotherapy in critically ill patients, indicating a promising area of investigation.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients diagnosed with COVID-19 in critical condition * Adults \>18 years * Admission to the ICU from March 11 to May 13, 2020 Exclusion Criteria: * Patients readmitted on 2 occasions during the study period, the second will be omitted income.
Where this trial is running
Barcelona
- Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau — Barcelona, Spain (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Dolça Gras Pacheco
- Email: dolcagras@gmail.com
- Phone: +34684344258
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.
Conditions: COVID-19, physical therapy, covid, mechanical ventilation