Mitochondrial health check in intensive care patients
This study looks at the health of mitochondria (the energy centers of cells) in critically ill patients on breathing machines. It aims to understand how these energy centers are affected during critical illness, which may guide future treatments.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years old or older.
- You must be on a breathing machine (ventilator) at the time you join.
- You must be considered critically ill by your doctor.
- You must have been put on the ventilator within the last 48 hours.
- You are expected to need the ventilator for more than 72 hours.
- If you are having a muscle biopsy, you cannot be on blood thinners or have bleeding problems.
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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