Muscle function study for ICU patients
This study looks at muscle function and disease severity in people who have been in the intensive care unit (ICU) for at least 48 hours. It aims to understand how muscle problems relate to recovery and risk, without requiring a breathing machine.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older
- You have been in the ICU for at least 48 hours
- You do not need a breathing machine (ventilator) to breathe
- You can cooperate with simple measurements, like squeezing or moving
- You do not have a nerve or muscle disease (like ALS or muscular dystrophy)
- The spot on your body being measured has no infection, open wound, or skin problem
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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