Could a simple CT scan reveal which ICU cancer patients are at highest risk?

NCT ID NCT07761481

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Hospital H+ Queretaro Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 12, 2026 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This observational study looks at whether muscle loss, measured on routine CT scans, is linked to 28-day survival in adults with cancer who are admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU). Researchers will compare muscle quality and nutritional scores between patients who survive and those who do not. The goal is to see if these measurements could help identify patients who might need extra support.

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 muscle quality on CT scans predicts survival, doctors might use it to identify high-risk ICU cancer patients earlier and tailor nutritional support.
What could go wrong: This is a small, observational study, so it can only show a link, not cause and effect. Results may not apply to all cancer patients or ICU settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cancer Critical Illness Malnutrition neoplasm nutritional deficiency disease Sarcopenia

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CANCER CRITICAL ILLNESS MALNUTRITION SARCOPENIA

Contacts and locations

Locations

Hospital H+ Querétaro, Santiago de Querétaro, Querétaro

Querétaro City, Querétaro, 76030, Mexico

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