U.S., March 18 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07478367) titled 'Critical Illness Weakness Outside the Intensive Care Unit.' on Jan. 20.
Brief Summary: When people become seriously ill, their bodies can be affected in many ways beyond the original disease. One well-known complication in patients treated in intensive care units (ICUs) is the development of severe muscle weakness caused by damage to muscles and nerves. This condition is called critical illness-related weakness and includes disorders of the nerves (neuropathy), the muscles (myopathy), or both. These problems can make it difficult for patients to move, walk, or even breathe independently, and recovery can take months or longer.
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