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Normative Values for Peripheral Muscle Strength in Critical Patients and Healthy Individuals

Recruiting
Conditions
Intensive Care Unit
Muscle Strength
Registration Number
NCT06296381
Lead Sponsor
University of Pernambuco
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Recruiting
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
180
Inclusion Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:<br><br> - Healthy individuals of both sexes<br><br> - Patients and volunteers aged between 18 and 90 years old (youth/adults/elderly).<br><br> - Patients admitted to the ICU.<br><br> - No recent muscle injuries of both limbs for a past 6-months.<br><br>Exclusion Criteria:<br><br>Patients and volunteers < 20 years and > 90 years<br><br>Healthy individuals<br><br> - Unable to follow command completely<br><br> - Severe osteoporosis or neuromuscular disease leading to decreased muscle strength<br><br> - Presence of opened or infectious wound<br><br> - Presence of pain in evaluating muscle groups<br><br>Patients in ICU<br><br> - Unable to follow command completely<br><br> - Acute stroke<br><br> - Hip fracture, unstable cervical spine or pathological fracture<br><br> - Recent surgery involving the upper airways, chest, abdomen, or limbs<br><br> - Presence of opened or infectious wound<br><br> - Presence of pain in evaluating muscle groups

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

Study Type
Observational
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Peripheral muscle strength measured by hand held dynamometer;Peripheral muscle strength measured by Medical Research Council score
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Peripheral muscle strength measured by hand grip dynamometer;Mobility in ICU measured by Perme Intensive Care Unit Mobility Score;Level of frailty in older adults by the Multidimensional Assessment of Older People (AMPI-AB);Level of physical activity in young adults by the International Physical Activity Questionnaire - Short Form
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