Rehabilitation After Intensive Care

Haukeland University Hospital

Overview

Patients with critical illness loose bodymass, mainly muscle. The purpose of the present study is to evaluate wheather tailored physical training and/or a sip drink (proteinrich) have effect on the six minutes walking test (6MWT), muscle strength, body weight, body composition and quality of life after intensive care. This is a single center randomised controled study comprising patients ≥45 years of age staying 5 days or more in the intensive care unit (ICU). The design is factorial. Inclusion takes place when the patient is leaving the ICU.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

SINGLE

Conditions

Rehabilitation of Muscle Strength

Interventions

Dietary supplement and/or physical trainingOTHER

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 45 Years

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Inclusion Criteria: * ICU patients ≥45 years with LOS ≥ 5days Exclusion Criteria: * Patients \< 45 years, Cerebral function that make cooperation impossible, Fractures in the spine, pelvis and/or lower extremities, Unable to perform the intervention LOS \< 5 days

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

6 minutes walking test (6MWT) (when the patient leave hospital, 12 weeks and 12 months)

Time frame: One year

Secondary Outcomes

Isometric quadriceps strength, Isometrisk handgrip strength, Bodyweight Bodycomposition (Dexa)

Time frame: One year

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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