New study aims to uncover why some ICU patients struggle to regain strength
NCT ID NCT03753412
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study follows 100 adults who needed ECMO support for severe heart or lung failure. Researchers will track muscle size, strength, and quality of life over time to understand why some patients develop lasting weakness. No new treatments are being tested; the goal is to gather information that could guide future care.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could reveal key factors that help or hinder recovery from ICU-related muscle weakness after severe heart or lung failure.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early observational study with no intervention. It will not directly improve patient outcomes and may not lead to new treatments.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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St Bartholomew's hospital (Barts NHS trust)
RECRUITINGLondon, EC1A 7BE, United Kingdom
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