How the body makes energy in critical illness
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks at how the body produces energy in critically ill patients on breathing machines. It compares energy production between ICU patients and healthy volunteers to find better ways to support recovery.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older
- You must be in the intensive care unit (ICU) on a breathing machine
- You must have an arterial line (a tube in an artery) and a central line (a tube in a large vein)
- You must be expected to stay in the ICU for more than 3 days
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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