PRotein Optimization With eXercise to Improve MUscle Mass and Functional outcomeS (NCT05296096) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
PRotein Optimization With eXercise to Improve MUscle Mass and Functional outcomeS
United States18 participantsStarted 2023-02-20
Plain-language summary
The investigators have designed a 2-center, pilot feasibility, randomized controlled trial (PROXIMUS) to determine the feasibility and safety of a larger multi center, randomized open-label trial comparing high protein combined with individualized exercise vs. standard management during the acute phase of critical illness in children. The investigators aim to determine the impact of the intervention on preservation of muscle mass; and functional status at 1 month and 6 months after randomization.
Who can participate
Age range
1 Year – 17 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. ICU patients aged 1 year (corrected) to \<18 years
. Require mechanical ventilation (endotracheal intubation or tracheostomy, or initiation of noninvasive ventilation) in the first 72 hours of PICU admission.
. Able to consent to participate within 72 hours of initiation of mechanical ventilation initiation.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Feasibility of recruitment and adherence to study procedures
Timeframe: Through study completion, up to 10 days
2
Tolerability of protein intervention (serum creatinine change)
Timeframe: Through study completion, up to 10 days
3
Safety of protein (new renal injury) and exercise interventions (any associated adverse events)
Timeframe: Through study completion, up to 10 days