Body shape and survival in intensive care
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks at whether body shape, measured by waist and height, can help predict survival in the intensive care unit (ICU). It may help doctors understand recovery chances for critically ill patients.
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Who can take part
- You must be at least 18 years old.
- You must be in the intensive care unit (ICU) and expected to stay for at least 24 hours.
- Your waist size and height must be measurable within the first day of ICU admission.
- You cannot be pregnant.
- This must be your first ICU admission during this hospital stay.
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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