New study aims to improve muscle strength measurements for ICU patients
NCT ID NCT06296381
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how to measure muscle strength in healthy individuals and patients in the intensive care unit (ICU). Muscle strength is important for overall health and can predict outcomes in critical illness. Researchers will use handheld devices to measure strength and create reference equations for the Brazilian population, which currently lack standardization. The goal is to make these measurements more reliable for clinical use.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide better tools for measuring muscle strength in Brazilian patients, helping doctors assess health and recovery more accurately.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not lead to immediate clinical changes, and the reference equations may need further validation.
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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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