Trial Outcomes & Findings for Electrical Stimulation for Critically Ill Covid-19 Patients (NCT NCT04685213)

NCT ID: NCT04685213

Last Updated: 2023-02-16

Results Overview

Gastrocnemius muscle endurance in response to 5 minutes of electrical stimulation therapy will be assessed with surface electromyography using a validated non-invasive device (Delsys Trino Wireless EMG System, MA, US).

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE1

Target enrollment

19 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

an average of 2 weeks (Phase I)

Results posted on

2023-02-16

Participant Flow

Patients were randomized into intervention (n=9), and control (n=10) groups.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Active E-Stim (Phase I)
Subjects will receive an active electrical stimulation device to wear for 1 hour daily for up to 2 weeks.
Sham E-Stim (Phase I)
Subjects will receive a sham electrical stimulation device to wear for 1 hour daily for up to 2 weeks.
Overall Study
STARTED
9
10
Overall Study
COMPLETED
8
8
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
1
2

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Electrical Stimulation for Critically Ill Covid-19 Patients

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Active E-Stim (Phase I)
n=9 Participants
Subjects enrolled in Phase I will receive an active electrical stimulation device to wear for 1 hour daily for up to 2 weeks.
Sham E-Stim (Phase I)
n=10 Participants
Subjects enrolled in Phase I will receive a sham electrical stimulation device to wear for 1 hour daily for up to 2 weeks.
Total
n=19 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
3 Participants
n=5 Participants
5 Participants
n=7 Participants
8 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
6 Participants
n=5 Participants
5 Participants
n=7 Participants
11 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Continuous
67.9 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.3 • n=5 Participants
63.7 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.9 • n=7 Participants
65.8 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.1 • n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
5 Participants
n=5 Participants
3 Participants
n=7 Participants
8 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
4 Participants
n=5 Participants
7 Participants
n=7 Participants
11 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
1 Participants
n=7 Participants
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
3 Participants
n=7 Participants
5 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
1 Participants
n=7 Participants
3 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
5 Participants
n=5 Participants
5 Participants
n=7 Participants
10 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: an average of 2 weeks (Phase I)

Gastrocnemius muscle endurance in response to 5 minutes of electrical stimulation therapy will be assessed with surface electromyography using a validated non-invasive device (Delsys Trino Wireless EMG System, MA, US).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Active E-Stim (Phase I)
n=8 Participants
Subjects will receive an active electrical stimulation device to wear for 1 hour daily for up to 2 weeks.
Sham E-Stim (Phase I)
n=8 Participants
Subjects will receive a sham electrical stimulation device to wear for 1 hour daily for up to 2 weeks.
Change in Gastrocnemius Muscle Endurance (Muscle Sustained Contraction) in Response to Electrical Stimulation
352 milliVolts
Standard Deviation 37
323 milliVolts
Standard Deviation 18

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: an average of 2 weeks (Phase I)

Ankle strength will be measured in response to the average of three 5-second dorsiflexion maximum voluntary isometric contractions per 30 seconds of relaxation in-between using a dynamometer (RoMech Digital Hanging Scale).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Active E-Stim (Phase I)
n=8 Participants
Subjects will receive an active electrical stimulation device to wear for 1 hour daily for up to 2 weeks.
Sham E-Stim (Phase I)
n=8 Participants
Subjects will receive a sham electrical stimulation device to wear for 1 hour daily for up to 2 weeks.
Change in Ankle Strength
3.0 kg
Standard Deviation 1.6
2.1 kg
Standard Deviation 0.7

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: an average of 2 weeks (Phase I)

Percentage of tissue oxygen saturation (SatO2) will be measured using a validated near-infrared (NIR) camera (Snapshot NIR, KENT Imaging Inc., Calgary, AB, Can) that detects an approximate value of real-time SatO2 level in superficial tissue. The metatarsus area including the five toes will be traced.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Active E-Stim (Phase I)
n=8 Participants
Subjects will receive an active electrical stimulation device to wear for 1 hour daily for up to 2 weeks.
Sham E-Stim (Phase I)
n=8 Participants
Subjects will receive a sham electrical stimulation device to wear for 1 hour daily for up to 2 weeks.
Change in Plantar Tissue Oxygen Saturation/Consumption
69.2 Percentage of oxygen saturation
Standard Deviation 8.9
67.2 Percentage of oxygen saturation
Standard Deviation 9.5

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: an average of 2 weeks (Phase I)

Assessment via the total score of Morse Fall Scale, which is the sum of six variables' score depending on presence or absence of: 1. History of falling: Score 25 for falls during the present hospital admission or immediate history of physiological falls; if not, score 0. 2. Secondary diagnosis: 15 if there is more than one medical diagnosis; if not, score 0. 3. Ambulatory aids: 0 for walking without a walking aid, uses wheelchair, or is on bedrest; 15 for use of crutches, a cane, or a walker; 30 for ambulation clutching onto the furniture for support. 4. Intravenous therapy: 20 for intravenous apparatus or a heparin lock inserted; if not, score 0. 5. Gait: 0 if has a normal gait; 10 weak gait; 20 impaired gait. 6. Mental status: patient's own self-assessment; 0 if normal; 15 if impaired. Scale: Minimum score or low risk: \< 24 points Medium score or Moderate risk: 25-45 points Maximum score or high risk: \> 45 points.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Active E-Stim (Phase I)
n=8 Participants
Subjects will receive an active electrical stimulation device to wear for 1 hour daily for up to 2 weeks.
Sham E-Stim (Phase I)
n=8 Participants
Subjects will receive a sham electrical stimulation device to wear for 1 hour daily for up to 2 weeks.
Likelihood of Falling
39.3 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 11
46.2 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 11.8

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: An average of 2 weeks (Phase I)

Gastrocnemius Muscle Strength will be assessed with surface electromyography using a validated non-invasive device (Delsys Trino Wireless EMG System, MA, US).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Active E-Stim (Phase I)
n=8 Participants
Subjects will receive an active electrical stimulation device to wear for 1 hour daily for up to 2 weeks.
Sham E-Stim (Phase I)
n=8 Participants
Subjects will receive a sham electrical stimulation device to wear for 1 hour daily for up to 2 weeks.
Change in Gastrocnemius Muscle Strength
6.5 milliVolts
Standard Deviation 0.39
6.5 milliVolts
Standard Deviation 0.36

Adverse Events

Active E-Stim (Phase I)

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 1 deaths

Sham E-Stim (Phase I)

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 3 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Additional Information

Prof. Bijan Najafi

Baylor College of Medicine

Phone: 7137987536

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place

Restriction type: LTE60