Feasibility of a neuromuscular electrostimulation device for mechanical thromboprophylaxis in ICU patients

Feasibility of a neuromuscular electrostimulation device for mechanical thromboprophylaxis in ICU patients - geko in ICU patients

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

DRKS

Registry ID

DRKS00015841

Enrollment

100

Registered

2018-11-02

Start date

2019-03-26

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-04-07

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Conditions

I74.3

Interventions

Group 1: group 1: thromboprophylaxis = low molecular weight Heparin (LMWH) + intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) study associated procedures: daily questionaire regarding feasibility + compressi

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to 110 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: age = 18 years, Caprini Score = 5 indicating the highest risk of VTE and therefore combined VTE prophylaxis (Enoxaparin 1x40mg + mechanical device)

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: patient`s refusal of participation, neuromuscular disorder of the lower limbs, formally prohibition of muscle movement in the lower limb (e.g. after certain surgical procedures), implanted electronic devices (e.g. pacemaker), recently diagnosed or suspected thromboembolic event (especially DVT), local open wound or cancerous lesion, pregnancy, epilepsy

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
feasibility, Duration of use of the mechanical device per day	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
patient compliance, patient comfort, satisfaction of the health care team concerning handling, incidence of procedural problems, costs, incidence of thromboembolic events	—

Countries

Austria

Contacts

Public ContactMarion Wiegele

Medizinische Universität Wien

marion.wiegele@meduniwien.ac.at+43-1-40400/6820

Outcome results

None listed

Source: DRKS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026