Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic
Conditions
Brief summary
Surviving an intensive care unit hospitalization (ICU) can be the beginning of a long rehabilitation journey, hindered by symptoms of stress, PTSD, anxiety, and depression. In order to improve the care of these patients, it's essential to explore effective non-pharmacological approaches to reduce stress. Many non-drug techniques are being developed to alleviate the physical and psychological pain of patients. Energy Resonance by Skin Stimulation (ERCS) is a noninvasive method of soothing and supporting the patient. This technique is based on the energetic principles of traditional Chinese medicine. It relies on a "listening contact" through the stimulation of cutaneous points to create resonance and transmit vibrational and wave messages in the tissues. ERCS has various applications, whether for the management of acute or chronic pain, emotional disorders such as fear, anxiety, and depression. Our study aims to assess the effects of ERCS on the perceived stress of patients hospitalized in the post-ICU rehabilitation service. By demonstrating its potential impact on both physical and psychological recovery, this research could support the integration of RESC into care protocols and open new perspectives for stress management in hospital settings
Interventions
OTHERERCS sessions
Two ERCS sessions spaced one week apart, on Day 0 and Day 7
Sponsors
Hôpital Européen Marseille
Study design
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Aged ≥ 18 years * Hospitalized adults in a Post-Intensive Care Rehabilitation Unit (SRPR) * Having given free and informed written consent
Exclusion criteria
* Pregnant or breastfeeding woman * Persons deprived of their liberty by a judicial or administrative decision. * Persons who are subject to a legal protection measure or who are unable to express their consent.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Difference in the level of perceived stress by the patient before and immediately after the second RESC session (two sessions on day 0 and day 7), measured using a Visual Analog Scale (VAS). | Day 0 and day 7 |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Daily evolution of perceived stress (VAS) between Day 0 and Day 7 | Day 0 and day 7 |
| Difference in pain (VAS) between, before and after each session | Day 0 and day 7 |
| Measurement in clinical parameters before and after each session (respiratory rate breaths per minute/bpm; heart rate beats per minute/bpm; blood pressure millimeters of mercury, mmHg; oxygen saturation percentage, %) | Day 0 and day 7 |
| Anxiety score (COVI scale) before and after each session | Day 0 and day 7 |
| Measurement of the patient's physical symptoms during the session using a binary scale for each symptom at the end of each RESC session | Day 0 and day 7 |
| Duration of each ERCS session | Day 0 and day 7 |
Countries
France
Contacts
CONTACTMyriam BENNANI
Outcome results
None listed