Simple bedside test could predict ICU patient survival
NCT ID NCT07191743
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study follows 186 adults in the ICU to see if a physical function test called CPAx can predict serious outcomes like death or how long a patient needs a breathing machine. Researchers will measure function at ICU admission and discharge. The goal is to find a simple way to identify high-risk patients early.
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 could help doctors better predict which ICU patients are at risk for poor outcomes, leading to earlier interventions.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It will not directly improve patient outcomes, and results may not apply to all ICUs.
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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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Pedro Ernesto University Hospital
RECRUITINGRio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, 20551-030, Brazil
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