Mortality and Muscle Mass Loss in Critically Ill Patients.
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorBrno University Hospital
About this trial
The aim of the study is to monitor changes in muscle mass in critically ill patients and to verify whether a decrease in muscle mass of ≥10% during the first 7 days of hospitalization is associated with increased 28-day mortality. We will be used ultrasoud for measurement the rectus femoris cross sectional area.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
age ≥18 years
mechanical ventilation expected for at least 48 hours
Disqualifiers
Clinical Frailty Score above 7 prior admission
Neuromuscular disease in previous medical history
Amputated lower extremities
Trauma of lower extremities involving tights
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Not listed
Trial groups
No trial groups listed
Sponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov