New study aims to better measure muscle strength in ICU patients
NCT ID NCT06296381
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 22, 2026 · Updated 35 times
Summary
This study looks at how to measure muscle strength in healthy people and patients in the intensive care unit (ICU). Muscle strength is important for health, and weak muscles can mean higher risk of death for ICU patients. The researchers will use handheld devices to measure strength and create standard values for the Brazilian population. About 180 adults aged 18 to 90 will take part.
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Complexo Hospitalar Unimed Recife - CHUR
RECRUITINGRecife, Brazil, 50070470, Brazil
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Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE)
RECRUITINGRecife, Pernambuco, 50740-600, Brazil
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Hospital Nossa Senhora das Graças
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITINGRecife, Pernambuco, 51030-020, Brazil
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Hospital Otávio de Freitas
RECRUITINGRecife, Pernambuco, 50920-460, Brazil
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