ICU muscle loss linked to higher death risk in new study

NCT ID NCT07280039

First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 17 times

Summary

This study watches how muscle mass changes in critically ill patients on breathing machines. It aims to see if losing 10% or more muscle in the first week raises the chance of death within 28 days. Researchers will use ultrasound to measure thigh muscle size in 386 adults across multiple hospitals.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • The University Hospital Brno

    Brno, Bohunice, 62500, Czechia

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

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