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Physical Therapist Inter-Rater Reliability in Neuro-Muscle Ultrasound in Critically Ill Patients
Led by University of Chile · Updated on 2025-07-25
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
43 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
U
University of Chile
Lead Sponsor
C
Clinica Indisa
Collaborating Sponsor
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What this Trial Is About
The goal of this observational study is to evaluate the feasibility and inter-rater reliability of muscle and peripheral nerve ultrasound for the early detection of ICU-acquired weakness (ICU-AW) in critically ill patients. The main questions it aims to answer are: Can ICU physical therapists consistently measure muscle and nerve ultrasound variables such as muscle thickness, cross-sectional area, pennation angle, and echogenicity in critically ill patients? Do clinical scales (MRC-SS and FSS-ICU) show inter-evaluator agreement and correlate with ultrasound findings? Participants are adult ICU patients at Clínica INDISA who are undergoing routine neuromuscular assessments by trained physical therapists. Each patient will be evaluated by three independent raters using ultrasound and standardized clinical scales. Data will be collected and analyzed to determine inter-rater reliability and correlations between clinical and imaging findings.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Physical Therapist Inter-Rater Reliability in Neuro-Muscle Ultrasound in Critically Ill Patients
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Adult patients (18 years or older) admitted to the Adult Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Clínica INDISA
- Conscious and clinically stable at the time of assessment
- Able to provide written informed consent
You will not qualify if you...
- Known allergy to ultrasound gel
- Body mass index (BMI) 30 kg/m² or higher
- Pre-existing neuromuscular disease
- Receiving continuous renal replacement therapy or have severe hepatic coagulopathy
- Platelet count less than 20,000/µL
- Lower limb amputation or recent fractures
- Ongoing chemotherapy or immunosuppressive treatment with corticosteroids
- Epileptic status or pregnancy
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Clínica INDISA
Santiago, Metropolitan Region, Chile, 7500912
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Research Team
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Óscar L Arellano, MSc. PhD Candidate
CONTACT
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Benito J Arévalo, MSc.
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
N/A
Model
N/A
Primary Purpose
N/A
Number of Arms
1
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