Mitochondria study in critically ill patients on a ventilator
This study looks at how mitochondria (the energy centers of your cells) work in critically ill patients who need a breathing tube and ventilator. It aims to understand changes in cell energy during serious illness.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are on a breathing machine (ventilator) at the time you join the study.
- Your doctor considers you to be critically ill.
- You are enrolled within 48 hours of getting the breathing tube.
- You are expected to need the breathing tube for more than 72 hours.
- You are not on an end-of-life care plan or expected to have life support stopped within 24 hours.
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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