New tool to measure movement in ICU patients gets italian makeover
NCT ID NCT07195942
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is creating and testing an Italian version of the ICU Mobility Scale, a tool that measures how well patients in intensive care can move. Researchers will enroll 100 adults in Italian ICUs to see if the scale is accurate and reliable when used by different healthcare workers. The goal is to help doctors and nurses better assess mobility and prevent muscle weakness in critically ill patients.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a reliable tool for Italian ICUs to assess patient mobility, potentially improving recovery from muscle weakness.
What could go wrong
This is a small, observational validation study (100 participants) that does not test a treatment. The scale may not work equally well in all ICU settings or patient groups.
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Istituto Clinico Humanitas
Pieve Emanuele, Milano, 20072, Italy