Measuring muscle strength in critically ill patients and healthy individuals in Brazil
Official title: Analysis of Peripheral Muscle Strength Measurement Methods in Healthy Individuals and Critical Patients: A Health Technology Assessment
Run by University of Pernambuco · NCT06296381 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is trying to find out how strong muscles are in critically ill patients and healthy people in Brazil to help set standard measures for muscle strength.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 90 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 180 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Pernambuco Academic / other |
| Locations | 4 sites (Recife, Brazil and 3 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 1, 2024 |
| Main results expected | July 31, 2026 |
| Study ends | December 30, 2028 |
| Registry record updated | September 18, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06296381 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include adults and elderly individuals aged 18 to 90, both healthy and those admitted to the ICU without recent muscle injuries.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with severe osteoporosis, neuromuscular diseases, or those unable to follow commands may not benefit from this study.
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 establish normative values for peripheral muscle strength in both critically ill patients and healthy individuals in Brazil. It will involve adult and elderly participants, assessing muscle strength using handheld dynamometers and evaluating mobility status in ICU patients. The study will also collect secondary data from medical records to correlate muscle strength with various health indicators. The goal is to create standardized reference equations and cutoff points for different demographics.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide critical benchmarks for assessing muscle strength in patients, potentially improving outcomes in critical care settings.
How similar studies have gone: While similar studies have been conducted, this specific approach to establish normative values for the Brazilian population is novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy individuals of both sexes * Patients and volunteers aged between 18 and 90 years old (youth/adults/elderly). * Patients admitted to the ICU. * No recent muscle injuries of both limbs for a past 6-months. Exclusion Criteria: Patients and volunteers \< 20 years and \> 90 years Healthy individuals * Unable to follow command completely * Severe osteoporosis or neuromuscular disease leading to decreased muscle strength * Presence of opened or infectious wound * Presence of pain in evaluating muscle groups Patients in ICU * Unable to follow command completely * Acute stroke * Hip fracture, unstable cervical spine or pathological fracture * Recent surgery involving the upper airways, chest, abdomen, or limbs * Presence of opened or infectious wound * Presence of pain in evaluating muscle groups
Where it's running
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Complexo Hospitalar Unimed Recife - CHUR
Recife, Brazil, Brazil Recruiting -
Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE)
Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil Recruiting -
Hospital Otávio de Freitas
Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil Recruiting -
Hospital Nossa Senhora das Graças
Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil Active not recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Pedro Vinicius Porfirio — University of Pernambuco
- Study coordinator: Shirley Campos
- Email: shirley.campos@ufpe.br
- Phone: +55 81 9941-3087
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.