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.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine
RECRUITINGLos Angeles, California, 90095, United States
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