The study of the simultaneous effect of therapeutic motion and heat therapy using Vanda apparatus on the extent of motion and muscle stiffness of patients in the intensive care unit

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20180213038713N1

Enrollment

Registered

2018-05-14

Start date

2016-04-24

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2018-06-18

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Conditions

Muscle stiffness in patients of intensive care units. Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Patients after motion and heat therapy. Intervention 2: Control group: Patients without motion and heatTherapy.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to 70 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients who have been admitted to ICU and need Home Care due to a general condition. Patient Family Satisfaction. Good general condition for the patient.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Congenital Musculoskeletal Disorders Acute cardiovascular disease

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Lower limb muscles length. Timepoint: The beginning of the study and 21 days later. Method of measurement: Standard goniometer.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Changes in lower limb edema. Timepoint: The beginning of the study and 21 days later. Method of measurement: Standard goniometer.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactHabibolah Dashti

Tehran University of Medical Sciences

habibdasht@gmail.com+98 21 6119 2290

Outcome results

None listed

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