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Exercise Testing in ICU Survivors to Evaluate ICU-acquired Weakness

Sepsis | Shock | ICU Acquired Weakness | Microvascular Dysfunction

This study aims to investigate how sepsis and shock can impair microcirculation in intensive care unit (ICU) patients, which can lead to long-lasting muscle weakness/dysfunction or ICU-Acquired Weakness (ICU-AW) and exercise limitations.

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Participation Requirements

  • Sex:

    ALL

  • Eligible Ages:

    18 and up

Participation Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients who have received mechanical ventilation for at least 7 days in the MICU or SICU and have subsequently been discharged.
* Patients enrolled in existing microvascular monitoring study in the ICU regardless of duration of mechanical ventilation.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Unable to provide consent
* Trajectory of health expected to be significantly limited in the upcoming 12 months

Study Location

Health Sciences Centre Winnipeg
Health Sciences Centre Winnipeg
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Canada

Contact Study Team

Primary Contact

Asher Mendelson, MD PhD

[email protected]
204-787-1634
Study Sponsored By
University of Manitoba
Participants Required
More Information
Study ID: NCT06193980