Tracking prealbumin levels to predict recovery in critically ill patients
This study looks at how a simple blood test called prealbumin—a protein that reflects your nutrition and overall health—changes over time in critically ill patients. By tracking these changes, doctors hope to better predict recovery and outcomes, which could help guide treatment decisions.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are currently in an intensive care unit or similar critical care setting.
- Your condition has a severity score of 2 or more on a standard ICU scale (SOFA).
- You have had at least three prealbumin blood tests in the past two weeks.
- You do not have liver or kidney failure, certain genetic conditions, or Alzheimer's disease.
- You are not on long-term hormone therapy or long-term use of pain relievers like ibuprofen.
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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