Measuring energy use in ICU patients with special water test
This trial measures how much energy critically ill patients burn while in the ICU. If you are in the ICU at Jessa Hospital and expected to stay at least 5 days, you may help doctors understand patients' calorie needs better.
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Who can take part
- You are currently admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) at Jessa Hospital.
- You must be 18 years old or older.
- Your medical team expects your ICU stay to last 5 days or more.
- You are not receiving dialysis (a treatment that helps filter your blood when your kidneys are not working).
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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