ICU protein study: amino acids may boost recovery

NCT ID NCT02865408

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether giving extra amino acids to critically ill patients on breathing machines helps their bodies build more protein. Researchers will measure protein balance using special tracers. The goal is to understand how nutrition affects recovery in the ICU. About 30 adults are taking part.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Critical Illness Inflammation inflammatory disease Malnutrition nutritional deficiency disease

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • McGill University health Centre

    Montreal, Quebec, H4A 3J1, Canada

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