ICU muscle mystery: new study aims to uncover why patients stay weak
NCT ID NCT00937001
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at why over half of ICU patients develop severe muscle weakness that can last for months or years. Researchers will use muscle biopsies, ultrasound, and strength tests on 50 critically ill adults to find better ways to diagnose and track this condition. The goal is to understand the problem, not to test a new treatment.
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Vanderbilt University
Nashville, Tennessee, 37323, United States
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