Status:

UNKNOWN

Relationship Between Protein Intake and ICU Skeletal Muscle Weakness

Lead Sponsor:

Tufts Medical Center

Conditions:

Atrophy of Rectus Femoris Muscle (Physical Finding)

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-50 years

Brief Summary

Muscle wasting is a common finding in critically ill patients and is associated with adverse outcomes. A good strategy for avoiding or decreasing muscle loss is adding adequate quantities of protein t...

Detailed Description

Muscle wasting is a common finding in critically ill patients and is associated with adverse outcomes. Loss of mass and function of skeletal muscles start early in the first 24 h after admission and m...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Adult patients of both sexes, 18-50 years old with a Glasgow Coma Scale ≤ 8 and an injury severity score (ISS\>15) were admitted to our ICU within 24 hours after the injury. only well-nourished ( Modified Nutric -Score for Risk Screening = 0- 4), previously healthy subjects will be recruited.

Exclusion

  • Pregnancy, Patients with BMI ≥ 35,
  • Vascular insufficiency or trauma to the lower limbs,
  • History of neuromuscular diseases, Prolonged immobility prior to ICU admission,
  • Comorbidities (renal, hepatic, cardiac disorders, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and diabetic patient),
  • Patients with malignant diseases or immune disorders,
  • Prolonged corticosteroids (CS) or neuromuscular blocking agents (NMBA) use,
  • ARDS patient (P/F ratio ≤ 200), Sepsis, Multiorgan failure.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 1 2023

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

December 1 2023

Estimated Enrollment :

60 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06012201

Start Date

September 1 2023

End Date

December 1 2023

Last Update

August 25 2023

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