Body Shape and Survival Outcomes in ICU Patients
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study examines how body shape (measured by waist size relative to height) relates to survival in patients admitted to the intensive care unit. Understanding this connection may help doctors better predict outcomes and plan care for critically ill patients.
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Who can take part
- Be 18 years old or older
- Be admitted to an ICU with an expected stay of at least 24 hours
- Have waist circumference and height that can be measured within 24 hours of ICU admission
- Not be pregnant
- Be enrolled only on your first ICU admission (not a readmission)
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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