NCT07124442 Disease Severity, Mortality Risk, and Muscle Function in Intensive Care Unit Patients
| NCT ID | NCT07124442 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Istinye University |
| Condition | Critically Ill Patients |
| Study Type | OBSERVATIONAL |
| Enrollment | 45 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-08-15 |
| Primary Completion | 2025-09-15 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.
This trial targets 45 participants in total. It began in 2025-08-15 with a primary completion date of 2025-09-15.
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Brief Summary
Intensive Care Units are specialized, technologically advanced hospital units that provide continuous monitoring and care from multiple healthcare disciplines for patients who are critically ill and face a high risk of death or serious health problems. Prolonged periods of immobility, which are common during treatment in these units, can cause serious complications such as muscle weakness, decline in physical function, and a lower quality of life. There are scoring systems designed to predict the severity of a patient's illness and their likely outcomes, such as the scoring system called the Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation version two. However, these scoring systems are not yet widely used as a regular part of patient care. Although weakness and wasting of muscles away from the center of the body are known to affect the recovery process of patients who survive intensive care treatment, the connection between how severe the illness is and the strength of the muscles used for breathing, the structure of peripheral muscles, and their biomechanical characteristics is still not fully understood. This study aims to explore these relationships to help improve physiotherapy and rehabilitation treatments for patients in intensive care.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Not dependent on mechanical ventilation, Patient or legal representative provides consent to participate, Aged 18 years or older, Monitored in the ICU for at least 48 hours. Exclusion Criteria: Unable to obtain ethical consent, Presence of neuromuscular disease affecting muscle tone, Patients unable to cooperate during measurement due to impaired consciousness, communication disorder, or other medical reasons, Presence of infection, open wound, or any lesion impairing skin integrity at the anatomical measurement site.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07124442 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Critically Ill Patients. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07124442 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07124442 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at beyza.tanriogen@istinye.edu.tr for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07124442 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye).
Who is sponsoring the NCT07124442 clinical trial?
NCT07124442 is sponsored by Istinye University. The trial plans to enroll 45 participants.