New study tracks how older adults recover after ICU stays

NCT ID NCT07225257

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Kentucky Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study follows 150 older adults who survived a stay in the intensive care unit (ICU) for sepsis or lung injury. Researchers will measure muscle strength and physical function at hospital discharge and again at 3, 6, 12, and 24 months later. A small group will also have muscle biopsies to examine changes at the cellular level. The goal is to better understand the recovery process after critical illness.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this study could reveal patterns of recovery after critical illness, guiding future rehabilitation strategies for older adults.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not testing a treatment, so it won't directly improve outcomes. Results may not apply to all patients due to the small sample size.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acute lung injury infectious disease with sepsis Sepsis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ACUTE LUNG INJURY(ALI) SEPSIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky 40536
RECRUITING

Lexington, Kentucky, 40536, United States

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