RecruitingNCT06728722

Ultrasound Detection of Body Composition in Critical Care

Detection of the Changes in Body Composition of Critically Ill Obstetrics by Ultrasound and the Co-relations With Clinical Outcomes; a Prospective Observational Study.

Sponsor

Ain Shams University

Enrollment

121 participants

Start Date

Dec 15, 2024

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Pregnancy Complications Critical Illness Muscle Loss Gynecologic Disease Extracellular Fluid Alteration

Summary

Objective assessment of the Changes in body composition of critically ill patients is very valuable. Ultrasound stands as a solution due to its portability, bedside availability, and radiation-free technology. Those criteria are crucial for critically ill obstetrics and gynecological cases.

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin Age: 16 Years

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This clinical trial is studying ultrasound detection of body composition for people with critical illness, extracellular fluid alteration, and other related conditions. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include women aged 16 Years and older.

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Interventions

DIAGNOSTIC_TESTultrasound detection of body composition

Muscle mass and fat thickness assessed at two representative sites (rectus femoris, biceps brachii) per USVALID (Arabella, 2020). Muscle quality graded via validated 4-point Heckmatt echogenicity scale (Grade 1=normal, Grade 4=severe; full criteria in Outcome Measures).Subcutaneous fat thickness(mm) measured on rectus femoris. FLUID protocol for oedema: 36-site USEG 5-point scale . Day 0, day 2, then every 2 days untill at in-stay deterioration or death or discharge.