Protein and exercise combo tested to fight muscle loss in sick kids
NCT ID NCT05296096
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study tested whether giving critically ill children on breathing machines extra protein along with a personalized exercise program could help preserve muscle mass and improve recovery. The trial enrolled 18 children in the ICU and measured how feasible and safe the approach was. The goal is to use these results to design a larger study that could lead to better outcomes for young patients.
What this could mean
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Active substance
high protein diet and individualized exercise program
What this could lead to
If this approach works, it could help prevent muscle loss and improve recovery in children who are critically ill and on breathing machines.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study with only 18 participants, so results may not apply to all children. The high protein diet may cause kidney strain or digestive issues.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Boston Children's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, Maryland, 21218, United States