Tiny study aims to unlock mystery of ICU muscle wasting
NCT ID NCT03810768
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study is looking at why some patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) develop severe muscle weakness after surgery. Researchers will take blood and small muscle samples from 20 high-risk patients to look for chemical changes that might cause or signal this weakness. The goal is not to test a treatment, but to better understand the problem so that future studies can work on preventing or treating it.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could help identify early markers or causes of ICU-acquired muscle weakness, pointing toward future prevention or treatment strategies.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study (20 participants) focused on observation, not treatment. It may not lead to any direct clinical benefit and findings may not apply to all ICU patients.
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Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITINGBerlin, State of Berlin, 10117, Germany
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Klinikum rechts der Isar, School of Medicine, Technical University of Munich
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITINGMunich, Bavaria, 81675, Germany
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Medical University of Vienna
RECRUITINGVienna, State of Vienna, 1090, Austria
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