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Association Between Muscle Weakness Acquired in the Intensive Care Unit and Risk of Falls After ICU Discharge: An Observational Study

Association of ICU-Acquired Weakness With Fall Risk Among Patients Following Discharge From the Intensive Care Unit: An Observational Study - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/06/112309
Enrollment
95
Registered
2026-06-09
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-09-14

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: G728- Other specified myopathies

Interventions

Intervention1: Nil: Nil Intervention2: Nil: Nil Intervention3: Nil: Nil Intervention4: NIL: NIL Intervention5: Nil: Nil Control Intervention1: NIL: NIL

Sponsors

Justice K S Hegde Charitable Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1) Adult patients aged greater than or equal to 18 years who have been discharged from the Intensive Care Unit 2) Patients with an ICU stay for greater than or equal to 7 days. 3) Patients assessed for ICU- acquired weakness within 48-72 hours of ICU discharge. 4) Patients who are conscious, alert and able to follow simple commands (GCS greater than or equal to 13). 5) Patients who are clinically stable at the time of ICU discharge. 6) Patients who are ambulatory or attempting mobility after ICU discharge. 7) Patients or their legal representatives who provide informed consent to participate in the study.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1) Patients who are medically unstable following ICU discharge (e.g., ongoing hemodynamic instability, requirement of high oxygen or ventilatory support) 2) Patients with pre-existing mobility limitations or dependence for ambulation prior to ICU admission. 3) Patients with pre-existing neuromuscular disorders (e.g., Stroke with residual weakness, Parkinson s disease, Muscular Dystrophy, Multiple Sclerosis Myopathies, Neuropathies). 4) Patients with severe cognitive impairment, delirium, or psychiatric illness interfering with assessment. 5) Patients with amputation, severe musculoskeletal deformities, or acute/pre-existing lower limb fractures limiting weight bearing or gait assessment. 6) Patients with terminal illness or receiving palliative care.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
ICU-acquired weakness assessment using Medical Research Council Sum ScoreTimepoint: One-time assessment post-ICU discharge—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Fall risk assessment using Morse Fall ScaleTimepoint: One-time assessment post-ICU discharge—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Abeeshna Ashok

Nitte Institute of Physiotherapy

abeeshnaashok@nitte.edu.in9895724380

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Sep 19, 2026