Can a simple ultrasound replace MRI to track muscle loss in sick kids?
NCT ID NCT05108441
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study checks if bedside ultrasound can accurately measure thigh muscle size in critically ill children, compared to the gold-standard MRI. Researchers will scan 35 sedated children in the ICU with both methods to see if ultrasound is reliable enough for daily use. If it works, doctors could easily monitor muscle loss without moving fragile patients to an MRI machine.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could validate a simple bedside tool to monitor muscle loss in critically ill children, helping guide nutrition and care.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early validation study with only 35 children. Results may not apply to all patients, and ultrasound accuracy could vary between operators.
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Locations
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Paediatric intensive care - Hospices Civils de Lyon
Bron, Bron, 69500, France