ICU ACQUIRED WEAKNESS

This study tests whether giving extra protein and activating muscles early can reduce muscle loss in critically ill patients in the intensive care unit (ICU). About 40 adults on breathing machines will be split into two groups: one gets standard care, the other gets extra protein…

This study tests a home-based rehabilitation program for people who were critically ill with COVID-19. Participants use a mobile app to guide them through exercise sessions, including high-intensity interval training. The goal is to improve walking distance, fitness, and physical…

This study looks at whether moving patients on breathing machines out of bed and into a chair helps them regain strength and function faster. About 150 adults in the ICU will be randomly assigned to either sit in a chair or stay sitting up in bed. The goal is to see if chair posi…

This study looks at 25 ICU patients who were on breathing machines for at least 2 days. Researchers want to see if a physical test called CPAx, done when leaving the ICU, can predict how well they walk 3 months later. The goal is to help doctors plan better rehab for patients aft…

This study looks at why many ICU patients, especially those with sepsis, develop lasting muscle weakness. Researchers will test 50 adults who were on a breathing machine for at least 7 days and have left the hospital. Participants will do exercise tests to measure heart and muscl…

This study looks at whether giving ICU staff real-time feedback and having a dedicated nurse facilitator can increase the use of a set of proven practices (the ABCDEF bundle) for adults on breathing machines. About 8,100 patients across multiple ICUs will take part. The goal is t…

This study follows 209 adults who survived a stay in the intensive care unit (ICU) for sepsis or breathing failure. Researchers want to understand why some people regain muscle strength and function while others do not. Participants will undergo physical tests and provide muscle …

This study tests whether a smart technology box can help monitor the health of people who have been in the ICU. Researchers want to see if patients can use the device at home for 12 months after leaving the hospital. The goal is to catch complications early and improve recovery. …