Pulmonary transplantation aims to increase patient survival and quality of life in relation to functional aspects. It is observed that the decrease in muscle mass and pulmonary changes are some complications that can be found in the post-transplant patient due to immobility. Thus, Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) rehabilitation is of paramount importance for the recovery of the individual, both in the functional aspects, and in the minimization in the time of hospitalization.The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of NMES on the thickness and strength of the quadriceps femoris muscle, pulmonary function, endothelial function, functional capacity, muscle biochemical markers, arterial blood gas analysis and water balance of patients after lung transplantation through a randomized clinical trial. Patients will be randomized into two groups: EENM group: will receive the application of NMES associated with physiotherapy and control group: who will receive only the physiotherapy protocol of the Hospital of Clinics of Porto Alegre (HCPA) and Irmandade da Santa Casa de Misericórdia de Porto Alegre.
Pulmonary transplantation aims to increase patient survival and quality of life in relation to functional aspects. It is observed that the decrease in muscle mass and pulmonary changes are some complications that can be found in the post-transplant patient due to immobility. Thus, NMES rehabilitation is of paramount importance for the recovery of the individual, both in the functional aspects, and in the minimization in the time of hospitalization.The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of NMES on the thickness and strength of the quadriceps femoris muscle, pulmonary function, endothelial function, functional capacity, muscle biochemical markers, arterial blood gas analysis and water balance of patients after lung transplantation through a randomized clinical trial. Patients will be randomized into two groups: EENM group: will receive the application of NMES associated with physiotherapy and control group: who will receive only the physiotherapy protocol of the HCPA. The NMES training will be applied once a day (30 minutes of application per session, increasing one minute every two days and reducing the OFF time), until the discharge of the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). The patient will continue with the application also in the Hospitalization Units of the HCPA and Irmandade da Santa Casa de Misericórdia de Porto Alegre until the hospital discharge. The following outcomes will be evaluated: thickness and strength of the quadriceps muscle, pulmonary function, endothelial function, functional capacity, mobility, muscle biochemical markers, arterial blood gas analysis, water balance and length of stay in the ICU, time and success of weaning from invasive mechanical ventilation and survival rate through medical records analysis.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
20
The NMES training will be applied once a day (30 minutes of application per session with an increase of one minute every two days and reduction in the OFF time), until the discharge from the ICU. The patient will continue with the application also in the Hospitalization Units of HCPA and Irmandade da Santa Casa de Misericórdia de Porto Alegre until discharge.
Physiotherapy protocol will be performed by HCPA and Irmandade da Santa Casa de Misericórdia de Porto Alegre physiotherapists twice a day, which will consist of exercises for bronchial hygiene, exercises for pulmonary reexpansion, and passive mobilization exercises.
HCPA
Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
RECRUITINGIrmandade da Santa Casa de Misericórdia de Porto Alegre
Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
RECRUITINGFemoral quadriceps muscle thickness
Performed through a Portable Ultrasound System (VIVID i®, GE) with a linear arrangement probe (60 mm, 7.5 MHz - VIVID i®, GE).
Time frame: three weeks
Muscle quadriceps muscle quality Evaluation of muscle quality through ultrasound images
Performed through a Portable Ultrasound System (VIVID i®, GE) with a linear arrangement probe (60 mm, 7.5 MHz - VIVID i®, GE).
Time frame: three weeks
Muscle Strength - Scale Medical Research Council (MRC)
The MRC score is obtained by evaluating 12 muscle groups in the upper extremities (wrist extensors, elbow flexors, and shoulder abductors) and lower limbs (dorsal ankle flexors, knee extensors, and hip flexors). Each muscle group will be given a score between 0 (complete paralysis) and 5 (normal strength), and the total score can range from 0 to 60 points.
Time frame: three weeks
Dynamometry
Dynamometry = handgrip test
Time frame: three weeks
Sit and stand up
At the starting signal the subject will have to get up until standing and returning to a sitting position. The subject will be encouraged to perform 10 consecutive repetitions in the shortest possible time interval.
Time frame: three weeks
30 meter walk test
Evaluates walking speed for six minutes
Time frame: three weeks
Spirometry
Evaluates lung function
Time frame: three weeks
Blood Markers
Evaluates markers of muscle injury.
Time frame: three weeks
Hydric balance
Through patient records
Time frame: three weeks
length of stay in the ICU
Through patient records
Time frame: three weeks
Length of stay in invasive mechanical ventilation
Through patient records
Time frame: three weeks
Time of weaning from invasive mechanical ventilation
Through patient records
Time frame: three weeks
Survival Rate
Through patient records
Time frame: three weeks
Success of weaning from invasive mechanical ventilation
Through patient records
Time frame: three weeks
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