Protein dosing in ICU patients: weight vs. muscle mass
This trial compares two methods for calculating protein doses in critically ill patients: using actual body weight versus fat-free mass. It aims to find which approach is better for recovery in the ICU.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You had a body composition (BIA) test within 48 hours of entering the ICU
- You had at least one follow-up BIA test during your ICU stay
- You were not transferred from another ICU where the first BIA test was more than 48 hours after admission
- You were not in the ICU within 2 weeks before this admission
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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