Impact of ERCS on Perceived Stress in Patients Hospitalized in the Post-resuscitation Rehabilitation Service

NCT07422077 | Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: 25-04
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 38
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

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

Conditions

Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• 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 Outcomes (6)

• 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

Study Arms (1)

Patients hospitalized in the post-ICU rehabilitation service.

OTHER

Other: ERCS sessions

Interventions

ERCS sessions OTHER

Two ERCS sessions spaced one week apart, on Day 0 and Day 7

Patients hospitalized in the post-ICU rehabilitation service.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Aged ≥ 18 years
• Hospitalized adults in a Post-Intensive Care Rehabilitation Unit (SRPR)
• Having given free and informed written consent

You may not qualify if:

• 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.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Hôpital Européen Marseille: lead

Study Sites (1)

Hôpital Européen Marseille

Marseille, France

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Stress Disorders, Traumatic; Trauma and Stressor Related Disorders; Mental Disorders

Central Study Contacts

Myriam BENNANI

CONTACT

0413428351; m.bennani@hopital-europeen.fr

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NA
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: OTHER
• Intervention Model: SINGLE GROUP
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: December 1, 2025
• First Posted: February 19, 2026
• Study Start: December 8, 2025
• Primary Completion (Estimated): June 8, 2027
• Study Completion (Estimated): September 8, 2027
• Last Updated: February 19, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-02

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

FR (1)