PSYchological Morbidity and CyCLE Ergometry in ICU V1.0
Research type
Research Study
Full title
PSYchological Morbidity and CyCLE Ergometry in the ICU setting (PsyCleICU): A prospective evaluation of cycle ergometry (+standard physiotherapy) vs. standard physiotherapy and the effect on the incidence of psychological morbidity in intensive care patients
IRAS ID
246493
Contact name
Waqas Khaliq
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Foundation Trust
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 0 months, 1 days
Research summary
Some patients who are admitted to the intensive care unit will go on to experience changes in their mood and fitness level. There is evidence to show that being admitted to intensive care increases your risk of developing mental health problems such as depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress. This can negatively affect patients’ recovery, and long-term quality of life.\n\nThere is, however, evidence that exercise can improve mood and mental well-being. Studies have also shown that cycling improves fitness, which helps recovery and rehabilitation from critical illness. This study compares a new form of exercise using a static bicycle, to the usual physiotherapy that is already offered on the intensive care unit. We predict that exercise using the bicycle could reduce the chance of having negative changes in mood and psychological well-being after being on intensive care. Participants’ mood and mental well-being will be assessed by asking a series of simple questions both upon admission to the intensive care unit, again on discharge, and finally at three months (by telephone). The results will then be analysed to establish whether patients who received cycle ergometer therapy in addition to physiotherapy were less likely to exhibit negative psychological effects. The study results will be disseminated publicly to improve our understanding of the effects of exercise on mental health in this context. Results will also be made available to participants of the study.
REC name
London - South East Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
18/LO/1151
Date of REC Opinion
29 Aug 2018
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion