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Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy or Pneumatic Compression VTE Prophylaxis
Sponsor: Science Valley Research Institute
Summary
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is frequent in patients in the intensive care unit (ICU). Pharmacologic prophylaxis is sometimes contraindicated, and mechanical prophylaxis is used. The primary objective of the study is to compare Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy (PEMF) with conventional mechanical prophylaxis for the prevention of VTE in patients in the ICU.
Official title: Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy (PEMF) Compared to Conventional Mechanical Prophylaxis for Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis in Patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
Any - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
50
Start Date
2025-05-25
Completion Date
2026-03-20
Last Updated
2025-05-06
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Experimental: Hyperslim
The PEMF will be carried out using the Hyperslim® device. The Hyperslim® device is produced by Medical San (Lageado, RS, Brazil).
Active Comparator #1
The intermittent pneumatic compression group will use the devices Covidien Kendall SCD 700® (Cardinal Health) or Doctor Life 2600® (Venosan).
Locations (1)
Hospital Vera Cruz, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
Belo Horizonte, BH, Brazil