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Prevalence of Sarcopenia in Patients Admitted to ICU and Its Progression During Hospitalization.
Sponsor: Hospital Mutua de Terrassa
Summary
This is a prospective, observational study at the ICU of Hospital Mútua de Terrassa, running from May to December 2025. The primary goal is to determine the prevalence of sarcopenia in adult patients requiring more than 48 hours of mechanical ventilation. Sarcopenia is assessed using the SARC-F score, impedanciometry, and quadriceps ultrasound. Secondary aims include tracking the development of ICU-Acquired Weakness (ICU-AW) using the MRC score. All data is collected anonymously after obtaining informed consent.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
100
Start Date
2025-05-14
Completion Date
2026-02
Last Updated
2025-12-24
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Locations (1)
Hospital Universitari Mútua Terrassa
Terrassa, Barcelona, Spain