Using physical activity and relaxation techniques to reduce anxiety in ICU patients with blood cancers
Official title: Adapted Physical Activity and Relaxation by Biofeedback in Patients With Haematological Malignancy Admitted in Intensive Care unit_APAER_H Protocol
Run by Centre Hospitalier Régional Metz-Thionville · NCT05475600 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing if physical activity and relaxation techniques can help reduce anxiety in ICU patients with blood cancers.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 75 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 90 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Centre Hospitalier Régional Metz-Thionville Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Metz) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | December 2, 2022 |
| Main results expected | January 2027 |
| Study ends | January 2027 |
| Registry record updated | March 17, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT05475600 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 to 75 who are admitted to the ICU with hematological malignancies.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who have contraindications for physical exercise or are unable to understand the French language may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effects of Adapted Physical Activity (APA) programs, including traditional exercises, Exergaming, and biofeedback relaxation, on anxiety levels in patients with hematological malignancies admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). The research aims to determine whether these interventions can help maintain functional capacities and improve psychological well-being during hospital stays. By integrating supportive care strategies, the study seeks to address the physical and emotional challenges faced by these patients, particularly in reducing anxiety and enhancing quality of life.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly reduce anxiety and improve the overall quality of life for patients with severe blood diseases in the ICU.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promising results with similar approaches using physical activity and relaxation techniques in cancer care, indicating potential for success in this context.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Subjects aged between 18 and 75 years old * Admitted in Intensive Care Unit * Informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Contraindication for physical exercise * Inability to understand the French language (written and/or oral) * Ongoing involvement in another proprietary research protocol * Lack of affiliation to social security
Where it's running
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CHR Metz-Thionville/Hopital de Mercy
Metz, France Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Véronique DORVAUX, MD — CHR Metz Thionville Hopital de Mercy
- Study coordinator: Arpiné EL NAR, PhD
- Email: projet-recherche-clinique@chr-metz-thionville.fr
- Phone: 0033387557766
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.