Effect of Physiotherapy Methods on Functional and Respiratory Outcomes in ICU Patients With Respiratory Failure

The aim of the biomedical study is to assess the changes in functional and qualitative indicators of critically ill patients with respiratory failure by applying different physiotherapy methods. By conducting this study and developing the "Physiotherapy Protocol for Critically Ill Patients Treated in the ICU," physiotherapists worldwide could be encouraged to work using a unified and adapted method. It is expected that the results, conclusions, and practical clinical recommendations derived from this study will be beneficial not only for rehabilitation specialists and intensivists in Lithuania but also for medical professionals working with respiratory diseases, including COVID-19 patients, at various stages of their treatment and consultation. Implementing an appropriate physiotherapy procedure protocol is anticipated to bring economic benefits, as early physiotherapy is safe and can reduce the incidence of delirium, decrease the duration of patient sedation, shorten the number of days on mechanical ventilation, and minimize hospital stay duration. Additionally, it aims to restore or improve patients' functional and independence levels, help prevent ICU-acquired weakness, and can be easily implemented in intensive care units.

NCT Number	NCT06912308
Lead Sponsor	Laura Rutkauskienė Collaborators: Lithuanian University of Health Sciences
Conditions	Respiratory Insufficiency
Enrollment	150 participants
Start Date	2023-09-30
Primary Completion	2026-09-30 (estimated)
Study Completion	2027-09-30 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2025-04-09