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Effects of Medical High Protein Nutrition on the Muscle Mass in Adult ICU Patients

Launched by ASSIUT UNIVERSITY · Dec 10, 2023

Trial Information

Current as of July 26, 2025

Not yet recruiting

Keywords

Muscle Ultrasound Nutrition Protein Diet Icu

ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how a special high-protein diet can help increase muscle mass in adults who are critically ill and being treated in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Researchers will use ultrasound, a painless imaging technique, to measure muscle mass changes in these patients. This is important because maintaining muscle strength can help patients recover better and faster during their hospital stay.

To participate in this study, patients need to be critically ill and have a specific health assessment score that indicates a serious condition. They should also be able to receive nutrition through feeding tubes. However, those with certain medical conditions, such as difficulties absorbing nutrients or specific muscle diseases, won’t be eligible. The trial is currently not recruiting participants, but when it starts, those who qualify can expect to be closely monitored for their muscle health as part of their treatment.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • all critically ill-patients with Acute Physiologic Assessment and Chronic Health Evaluation II (8) (APACHE II score ) ≥ 25 and could be enterally or parenterally fed in the critical care unit of Assiut University Hospitals.
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • patients with malabsorption syndrome, previously diagnosed myopathies, traumatic brain injuries, intracerebral hemorrhages and cerebral ischemia.

About Assiut University

Assiut University, a prominent academic institution located in Egypt, is dedicated to advancing medical research and clinical trials that enhance healthcare outcomes. With a strong emphasis on innovation and collaboration, the university engages in a wide array of clinical studies across various disciplines, aiming to contribute valuable insights into disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Assiut University's commitment to ethical research practices and rigorous scientific methodology ensures the integrity and reliability of its clinical trials, ultimately benefiting both the local community and the global medical landscape.

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Patients applied

0 patients applied

Trial Officials

Mohammad Esam, Master

Principal Investigator

Assiut University

Timeline

First submit

Trial launched

Trial updated

Estimated completion

Not reported