Examining the effects of frailty and ICU-acquired weakness on fatigue after ICU discharge

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to explore the relationship between frailty, ICU-acquired weakness (ICU-AW), and self-reported fatigue in patients who have experienced prolonged stays in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). By collecting prospective data from patients who have been in the ICU for at least 7 days or on mechanical ventilation for 5 days, the study seeks to identify risk factors associated with post-ICU fatigue. The findings could help in understanding how frailty impacts recovery and fatigue levels after ICU discharge, potentially leading to improved patient care strategies.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients with a length of stay in intensive care \> or equal to 7 days, or mechanical ventilation \> or equal to 5 days

Exclusion Criteria:

* Scheduled surgery with admission in ICU
* Pregnancy
* Guardianship

Where it's running

• Chu Saint-Etienne
  Saint-Etienne, France Recruiting
• Hôpital Privé de la Loire
  Saint-Etienne, France Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Jérôme MOREL, MD PhD — Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne
• Study coordinator: Jérôme MOREL, MD PhD
• Email: jerome.morel@chu-st-etienne.fr
• Phone: (0)477828553

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.