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

February 18, 2026 updated by: Hôpital Européen Marseille

Impact of Energy Resonance by Skin Stimulation on Perceived Stress in Patients Hospitalized in the Post-resuscitation Rehabilitation Service

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

Study Overview

Status

Recruiting

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Estimated)

38

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Contact

Study Locations

  • France
      • Marseille, France
        • Recruiting
        • Hopital Europeen Marseille
        • Contact:
        • Principal Investigator:
          • Gina BOUVIER

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

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

Exclusion Criteria:

  • 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.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Other
  • Allocation: N/A
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Other: Patients hospitalized in the post-ICU rehabilitation service.
Other: ERCS sessions
Two ERCS sessions spaced one week apart, on Day 0 and Day 7

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
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).
Time Frame: Day 0 and day 7
Day 0 and day 7

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Daily evolution of perceived stress (VAS) between Day 0 and Day 7
Time Frame: Day 0 and day 7
Day 0 and day 7
Difference in pain (VAS) between, before and after each session
Time Frame: Day 0 and day 7
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, %)
Time Frame: Day 0 and day 7
Day 0 and day 7
Anxiety score (COVI scale) before and after each session
Time Frame: Day 0 and day 7
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
Time Frame: Day 0 and day 7
Day 0 and day 7
Duration of each ERCS session
Time Frame: Day 0 and day 7
Day 0 and day 7

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Hôpital Européen Marseille

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

December 8, 2025

Primary Completion (Estimated)

June 8, 2027

Study Completion (Estimated)

September 8, 2027

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

December 1, 2025

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 18, 2026

First Posted (Actual)

February 19, 2026

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

February 19, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 18, 2026

Last Verified

February 1, 2026

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 25-04

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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