Tiny study probes protein needs for ICU patients

NCT ID NCT06104527

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

Summary

This study looked at how critically ill patients on breathing machines process protein. Researchers gave 8 patients two different protein amounts (1.3 vs 2.0 grams per kilogram per day) and measured protein breakdown using a special breath test. The goal was to learn more about muscle wasting in the ICU, not to test a treatment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Critical Illness muscular atrophy

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Maastricht University Medical Center+

    Maastricht, Limburg, 6229 HX, Netherlands