Functional Electrical Stimulation Assisted Cycling (Estimcycle):a Novel Intervention to Improve Outcomes in the Critically Ill

Grant number: 1079460 | Funding period: 2015 - 2019

Completed

Abstract

The legacy of critical illness leaves millions of survivors worldwide with long lasting deficits in physical and brain function as well as anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. Early rehabilitation may prevent or minimise these effects. This study evaluates the effectiveness of functional electrical stimulation of muscles with assisted in-bed cycling (eStimCycle) on muscle bulk, strength, physical and brain function at hospital discharge, 6 and 12 months.

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Inflammation and altered metabolism impede efficacy of functional electrical stimulation in critically ill patients

TSO Jameson, MK Caldow, F Stephens, L Denehy, GS Lynch, R Koopman, A Krajcova, T Urban, S Berney, F Duska, Z Puthucheary

2023-12-01

Background: Critically ill patients suffer from acute muscle wasting, which is associated with significant physical functional imp..

Functional electrical stimulation in-bed cycle ergometry in mechanically ventilated patients: A multicentre randomised controlled trial

S Berney, RO Hopkins, JW Rose, R Koopman, Z Puthucheary, A Pastva, I Gordon, E Colantuoni, SM Parry, DM Needham, L Denehy

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Purpose: To investigate the effect of functional electrical stimulation-assisted cycle ergometry (FES-cycling) on muscle strength,..

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