Muscle wasting and swallowing in critically ill patients
Part of Brain & nervous system, Digestive system, Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
This study looks at muscle loss and swallowing problems in very ill patients on breathing machines in the intensive care unit. It aims to understand these issues better, which could help improve care for future patients.
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Who can take part
- Adults aged 18 or older
- Currently on a breathing machine (ventilator) through a tube in your windpipe or a tracheostomy
- Expected to need the breathing machine for at least 3 days
- Expected to survive your hospital stay and be in the intensive care unit (ICU) for more than 7 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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