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Can a body scanner save lives in the ICU?

NCT ID NCT07142083

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

Summary

This study compares two ways of giving fluids to patients in the intensive care unit after major surgery. One group gets fluids based on a daily body scan that measures water inside and outside cells, while the other group gets fluids based on standard checks like blood pressure and urine output. The main goal is to see if the scan-guided approach lowers the chance of death within 28 days. About 80 patients will take part.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (Body Composition Monitor device)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that using a simple body scan to guide fluids saves more lives in the ICU after major surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 80 patients, so results may not apply widely. The device might not improve outcomes over standard methods.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 80 people

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Expected to start

Sep 2025

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 60 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Undergoing major surgery under general anesthesia(Major surgery defined as: vascular clamping or organ ischemia, intraoperative blood loss \>1000 mL, need for \>10 mcg/min norepinephrine infusion, surgery duration \>4 hours, or requirement for perioperative blood transfusion) * Admission to the intensive care unit (CU) after surgery * Informed consent obtained Exclusion Criteria: * Refusal to participate or failure to provide informed consent * Undergoing laparoscopic or emergency surgery * Severe major organ dysfunction:Acute kidney injury stage 2 or 3 (KDIGO 2012) • Acute or chronic liver failure (ALT \>3x or Child A-C cirrhosis * Conditions preventing accurate BIA measurement: • Limb amputation • Metallic cardiac or joint prostheses • Pacemakers or intracardiac stents * Body mass index \>35 kg/m or \< 18 kg/m * Contraindications to lactated Ringer's solution (e.g. hypercalcemia, increased intracranial pressure)

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