Thyroid hormone treatment for low T4 in ICU patients
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks at patients in the intensive care unit who had very low T4 (a thyroid hormone) levels. It checks whether giving them Eltroxin (a thyroid medication) helped their recovery.
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Who can take part
- You were in the ICU between January 2016 and November 2023.
- While in the ICU, your T4 level was extremely low (less than half the normal range).
- You did not have a known thyroid problem before being admitted to the ICU.
- You were not taking Eltroxin (thyroid medication) before your ICU stay.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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