Nutrition and frailty in ICU patients over 65
This study looks at how nutrition relates to frailty in older adults staying in the intensive care unit (ICU). It may help find better ways to support recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years old or older
- You have been in the ICU for at least 48 hours
- Your blood test results for albumin, lymphocyte count, and total cholesterol are available
- You do not have a blood cancer like leukemia or lymphoma
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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