Can we prevent frailty in the ICU? new study seeks answers

NCT ID NCT04717869

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study follows 250 adults in the ICU to understand frailty and muscle wasting. Researchers will use ultrasound, blood tests, and questionnaires to track changes. The goal is to find factors that can be changed to improve recovery and reduce long-term disability.

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 identify ways to prevent or reduce frailty and muscle wasting in critically ill patients.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, so it won't test a treatment. It may only find associations, not causes, and results may not apply to all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Frailty Sarcopenia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine

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    Los Angeles, California, 90095, United States

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