Muscle and Subcutaneous Tissue Variation by Ultrasound and Impedance Linked to Fluid Balance in ICU Patients

Launched by DR F DUPREZ · Nov 17, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how changes in muscle thickness and tissue under the skin relate to fluid balance in critically ill patients in the intensive care unit (ICU). When patients are in the ICU, they often experience muscle loss and swelling due to various factors, including inflammation and receiving large amounts of fluids. Researchers will use ultrasound to measure muscle thickness and a technique called bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) to assess fluid levels in the body. The goal is to see how fluid management affects muscle health and strength, which can help improve recovery strategies for patients in the ICU.

To participate in this study, patients need to be adults over 18 years old and admitted to the ICU at Epicura Hornu Hospital during the specified dates. They must also provide consent to join the study. Participants can expect daily assessments of their fluid balance, muscle measurements, and strength tests before they leave the ICU. This research aims to improve our understanding of how fluid levels impact muscle health in critically ill patients, ultimately leading to better care and rehabilitation approaches.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Adults aged over 18 years.
• • Patients present and admitted to the ICU at Epicura Hornu Hospital between October 14, 2024, and November 15, 2024 (to be updated).
• • Informed consent to participate in the study has been signed by the patient or their legal representative.
• Exclusion Criteria :
• • Patients in post-operative or other surveillance with an expected ICU stay of less than 48 hours.
• • Patients for whom a decision to withdraw therapy has been made prior to inclusion.
• • Presence of skin conditions (e.g., wounds or ulcers) that hinder ultrasound measurements or the application of skin electrodes.
• • Pregnancy.
• • Presence of an implanted pacemaker or defibrillator.