Muscle Stimulation and Amino Acids for ICU Patients on Ventilators
This trial tests whether giving muscle stimulation and amino acids can help patients in the ICU who are on a breathing machine to maintain their muscle protein. The study aims to prevent muscle wasting during critical illness.
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Who can take part
- Age 18 or older
- Expected to need a breathing machine (ventilator) for at least 2 days
- Expected to be heavily sedated (not awake) during the study
- Consent must be given by a family member or next-of-kin
- Must be able to receive nutrition through a feeding tube (gastric tube)
- Must have an arterial line (for blood pressure monitoring) and a venous line (for IV fluids)
Quick eligibility check
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