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RECRUITING

NCT07224620

Fentanyl Versus Hydromorphone in Patients on Mechanical Ventilation

Patients with respiratory failure who require mechanical ventilation are not only at risk of death, but also of complications of prolonged ICU stay. Patients may have significant functional decline, impact in quality of life, develop psychiatric disorders and at long-term can lead to significant cost to society. Although sedation and analgesia are considered only supportive therapy, several studies have shown that in patients on mechanical ventilation, different approaches can have significant impact on patient centered outcomes. However, to date, randomized clinical trials on critically ill patients have mostly evaluated the sedative agent but not the analgesic agent. Although morphine and its derivates are the most common used opioid analgesic agents in the critical care setting, only some retrospective studies and some prospective studies compared them head-to-head (ramifentanyl versus morphine and fentanyl versus morphine). Current guidelines recommend choosing the analgesic agent based on pharmacokinectics, physician experience and side-effects profile. To evaluate the differences of two standard-of-care analgosedation agents, the FenHydro trial will be a cluster randomized, pragmatic, pilot and feasibility superiority clinical trial in mechanically ventilated patients in the ICU. The main question the study hopes to answer is whether there is any difference in morphine milligram equivalents administered during mechanical ventilation.

Gender: All

Ages: 18 Years - Any

Updated: 2026-04-08

1 state

Mechanical Ventilation
Sedation and Analgesia
Critical Care, Intensive Care
RECRUITING

NCT07510776

UP STUDY - Decipher Persistent Critical Illness Through in Deep Clinical Phenotyping.

Persistent Critical Illness (PCI) is a condition that affects some patients who remain in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) for a long time, usually more than 10-14 days. It is estimated to occur in 5-20% of critically ill patients. A recent Portuguese study found that more than 14% of ICU patients stayed longer than 14 days. PCI is often associated with ongoing need for life support, such as mechanical ventilation or medications to maintain blood pressure. However, patients may also experience severe muscle weakness, repeated infections, or other complications, which makes this group very diverse. One of the main risk factors for prolonged ICU stay is sepsis, a severe infection that affects the whole body. Other factors-such as prior health conditions, use of corticosteroids, sedation practices, early versus late mobilization, fluid and antibiotic management, and delirium treatment-may also influence the development and course of PCI. This study aims to identify different clinical patterns ("clusters") among critically ill patients who remain in the ICU for more than 10 days. Patients will be followed until hospital discharge, and up to one year if data are available. Understanding these different patterns will help develop more personalized and effective care strategies for each patient profile. The study is a multicenter retrospective cohort including adult patients (≥18 years) admitted to participating ICUs for more than 5 days between 2021 and 2023. Data collected will include demographic, clinical, and laboratory information, details of organ support (such as mechanical ventilation or vasopressors), medications, nutrition, and rehabilitation practices. Statistical and machine learning methods will be used to identify groups of patients with similar clinical trajectories and to assess how these groups are related to outcomes such as survival, recovery of organ function, or long-term disability. Expected results are the identification of distinct clinical clusters of PCI that combine clinical and laboratory data, and the development of tailored management strategies to improve recovery and outcomes for patients with PCI.

Gender: All

Ages: 18 Years - Any

Updated: 2026-04-03

2 states

Critical Illness
Recovery Outcomes
Critical Care, Intensive Care
+2
RECRUITING

NCT06586541

The Family-ICU Trial

Family inclusion in adult intensive care unit (ICU) rounds is recommended by critical care professional societies, yet widespread uptake of this practice is limited. A key barrier cited by ICU clinicians is insufficient evidence to support this practice. There is a need for robust evidence to support family participation in adult ICU rounds and influence change to routine clinical care. The primary purpose of this study is to assess whether family participation in adult ICU rounds improves family engagement in care. The secondary objectives are to assess family satisfaction, and anxiety and depression, to explore user experiences of family participation in ICU rounds, and to evaluate strategies to improve family member recruitment and retention rates. This is a stepped-wedge cluster randomized trial (n=194) at 6 Canadian ICUs. The stepped wedge cluster randomized trial is a pragmatic study design that overcomes methodological limitations in evaluating a healthcare service delivery intervention. In the stepped-wedge cluster design, there is random and sequential crossover of clusters from control (phase 1) to intervention (phase 2) until all clusters are exposed. The stepped-wedge design also allows each site to function as its own control. The stepped-wedge design is more powerful than a parallel design when substantial cluster level effects are present.

Gender: All

Ages: 18 Years - Any

Updated: 2026-03-31

1 state

Virtual Care
Family Engagement
Patient and Family Engagement
+4
RECRUITING

NCT07390786

Behavioral Health Collaborative Care Model in Post-ICU Clinic Family Pilot

This pilot study evaluates the feasibility and acceptability of implementing a Behavioral Health Collaborative Care Model (BH CoCM) for family members of ICU survivors. The intervention includes telehealth-enabled behavioral health assessments and access to the NeuroFlow platform. A subset of participants will undergo qualitative interviews.

Gender: All

Ages: 18 Years - Any

Updated: 2026-03-12

1 state

Critical Illness Recovery
Behavioral Health Concerns
Anxiety
+4
RECRUITING

NCT06960642

Dosage of Early Rehabilitation of ICU Patients

Rehabilitation already begins in the intensive care unit (ICU) to maintain or restore the functional capacity of ICU patients and to counteract the long-term effects of intensive care treatment. Mobilisation is an important component. The aim of this multinational observational study is to record and evaluate the different mobilisation practices for ICU patients worldwide. The investigators want to find out which forms of mobilisation in intensive care patients achieve the best results in terms of physical function, functional status and quality of life. The goal is to recruit over 6,000 patients internationally. No interventions will be carried out, only routine clinical data will be documented and standardised and already established physical tests and questionnaires will be used.

Gender: All

Ages: 18 Years - Any

Updated: 2026-02-20

1 state

Critical Care, Intensive Care
Critical Illness
Physiotherapy
+2
NOT YET RECRUITING

NCT07420946

Mechanical Insufflation-Exsufflation in Critically Ill Patients

Mechanical insufflation-exsufflation (MI-E) is an established airway clearance technique for patients with chronic conditions like neuromuscular diseases. However, its use in critically ill ICU patients remains inconsistent and lacks standardized guidelines. Despite growing research, current practices vary widely in patient selection, treatment protocols, and safety management, with limited high-quality evidence to support clear recommendations. To address this gap, an international, multidisciplinary Delphi consensus study is needed to establish expert-based best practices and feasible guidelines for the safe and effective implementation of MI-E in the intensive care setting.

Gender: All

Updated: 2026-02-19

1 state

Airway Clearance
Mechanical Insufflation-exsufflation
Mechanical Insufflation-exsufflation Session ( With Cough Assist)
+5
NOT YET RECRUITING

NCT07383389

Validation of the Turkish RDOS Using End-Tidal Carbon Dioxide

Dyspnea is a complex and distressing symptom frequently observed in critically ill patients and is associated with increased morbidity, mortality, and prolonged intensive care unit (ICU) stay. Although dyspnea is inherently subjective, accurate assessment of its presence and severity is essential for appropriate clinical decision-making and treatment planning. In routine clinical practice, dyspnea is commonly assessed using patient self-report scales; however, this approach is not feasible in patients who are unable to communicate due to impaired consciousness, cognitive dysfunction, mechanical ventilation, sedation, or severe illness. Consequently, there is a critical need for valid and reliable observational tools that allow healthcare professionals to assess respiratory distress in non-communicative patients. The Respiratory Distress Observation Scale (RDOS) is an eight-item observational instrument originally developed to assess respiratory distress in patients who cannot self-report dyspnea. The scale evaluates observable physiological and behavioral indicators, including respiratory rate, heart rate, use of accessory muscles, paradoxical breathing, nasal flaring, grunting, restlessness, and facial expression. RDOS has demonstrated acceptable reliability and validity in various patient populations and has been translated into multiple languages. A Turkish version of the RDOS has recently undergone linguistic and cultural adaptation; however, its validity has not yet been examined using an objective physiological reference standard. End-tidal carbon dioxide (ETCO₂), measured via capnography, provides a continuous, non-invasive indicator of ventilatory status and has been widely used in critically ill patients to monitor ventilation and respiratory adequacy. Alterations in ETCO₂ values may reflect changes in respiratory mechanics, ventilation-perfusion mismatch, and respiratory distress. Therefore, ETCO₂ represents a clinically relevant objective parameter for examining the concurrent validity of observational dyspnea assessment tools. The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the validity of the Turkish version of the Respiratory Distress Observation Scale by examining its relationship with end-tidal carbon dioxide levels in critically ill adult patients hospitalized in the intensive care unit. This prospective observational study will be conducted over a six-month period in the ICU of a tertiary care hospital. A total of 64 adult patients aged 18 to 85 years who experience dyspnea and meet the inclusion criteria will be enrolled. Patients who are fully dependent on mechanical ventilation or have severe central nervous system disorders affecting respiratory control will be excluded. Following ethical approval and informed consent obtained from patients' legal representatives, demographic and clinical data will be collected from medical records. Physiological parameters including oxygen saturation, respiratory rate, heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature, arterial blood gas values, and ETCO₂ will be recorded simultaneously. Disease severity will be assessed using the Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation II (APACHE II) score. The Turkish RDOS will be administered by a trained evaluator, and capnography measurements will be performed concurrently using appropriate mainstream or sidestream techniques depending on the patient's airway status. Statistical analyses will include descriptive statistics and correlation analyses to examine the relationship between RDOS scores and ETCO₂ values. Concurrent and convergent validity will be evaluated using Pearson or Spearman correlation coefficients, depending on data distribution. It is hypothesized that higher RDOS scores, indicating more severe respiratory distress, will be associated with altered ETCO₂ levels, supporting the validity of the Turkish RDOS as an objective observational measure of dyspnea in critically ill patients. The findings of this study are expected to provide important evidence supporting the clinical utility of the Turkish version of the Respiratory Distress Observation Scale for assessing respiratory distress in patients who are unable to self-report dyspnea. Establishing its validity against an objective physiological marker may facilitate more accurate monitoring of dyspnea, improve symptom management, and enhance the quality of care in intensive care settings.

Gender: All

Ages: 18 Years - Any

Updated: 2026-02-03

Critical Care, Intensive Care
Critical Illness
RECRUITING

NCT07189091

CReep and Maintenance flUid Sodium Chloride ADministration rEduction in cRitically Ill adultS

This study is enrolling adult patients who require a prolonged stay in the intensive care unit (ICU). These patients often receive large amounts of intravenous fluids, which can contain more salt (sodium and chloride) than the body normally needs. Extra salt and water can build up in the body and may delay recovery. The study will test two strategies: Fluid creep: These are fluids used to dilute medications or keep intravenous lines open. Usually, the choice is based on habit. In the intervention group, a salt-free glucose 5% solution will be used (if the responsible pharmacist confirms it is compatible with the medication). Maintenance fluids: These fluids cover daily needs for water and electrolytes. In the intervention group, a lower-salt solution (NaCl 0.3% in glucose 3.3%) will be given, with volume decided by the treating physician. The comparison group will receive usual care: NaCl 0.9% (commonly called "normal saline") for fluid creep, and an isotonic solution (PlasmaLyte) for maintenance fluids. The main outcome is the number of days patients are alive and free of life support (such as ventilator or dialysis) during the first 90 days. Other outcomes include abnormal sodium, chloride, or glucose levels, fluid balance and need for diuretics, kidney injury, use of dialysis, time on the ventilator, survival, and length of ICU and hospital stay. A smaller substudy (SALADIN) will measure in detail how the body handles sodium, chloride, and water using additional calculation on blood tests, urine collections, body weight, and bioimpedance analysis

Gender: All

Ages: 18 Years - Any

Updated: 2026-02-03

Critical Care, Intensive Care
Fluid Accumulation
Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalance
+2
RECRUITING

NCT07275658

Timing and Dose of Fluid Deresuscitation in Critically Ill Patients

Fluid deresuscitation is an important intervention in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). This study aims to find (1) determinants of successful deresuscitation, (2) the optimal rate (dose) of deresuscitation based on these determinants, and (3) differences in metabolic profiles for a more personalized approach of deresuscitation. This study is a multicenter, prospective, observational cohort study in critically ill patients. This study will include ICU patients who have a clinical indication for deresuscitation as set by the treating physician. Clinical, ultrasound and laboratory values will be collected and used for analysis.

Gender: All

Ages: 18 Years - Any

Updated: 2026-01-21

Fluid Overload
Critical Care, Intensive Care
Deresuscitation
NOT YET RECRUITING

NCT07288944

Protocolised Management of Phosphate Replacement Trial

The aim of this cluster, crossover, randomised controlled trial is to compare two standard arms of treatment for the replacement of phosphate in critically ill patients. We hypothesise that protocolised restricted phosphate replacement, compared to protocolised liberal phosphate replacement, will result in reduced administration of phosphate with similar clinical outcomes. All eligible Intensive Care Unit (ICU) patients will be included during their admission with the selected protocol for that period as per usual practice and treatment standards.

Gender: All

Ages: 18 Years - Any

Updated: 2025-12-17

Phosphate Deficiency
Hypophosphatemia
Protocol Optimization
+1
NOT YET RECRUITING

NCT07251530

Communication Enhancement Among Ventilated Patients in Intensive Care

Intensive care is a unit that admits ventilated patients. Hospitalization is extremely challenging for these patients. Their vital prognosis is at stake, and they often have difficulty moving due to pain, edema, neuromyopathy, or the presence of monitoring cables. They are also hindered in their communication: they cannot speak because of the presence of the intubation tube between their vocal cords or the tracheostomy cannula with the inflated cuff. Every day, in each intensive care unit, about 50% of ventilated patients are conscious and face communication difficulties. They describe this difficulty as a "nightmare." This leads to challenges in care management and increases the anxiety caused by hospitalization in the intensive care unit. A large proportion of patients will develop post-intensive care syndrome. The tools currently used are not efficient. Moreover, many patients have comprehension difficulties due to the medications administered to them (sedatives) or due to the initial or secondary pathologies related to their hospitalization (confusional syndrome, ICU delirium). Our objective is to implement an adapted and personalized communication tool for ventilated patients in intensive care.

Gender: All

Ages: 18 Years - Any

Updated: 2025-11-26

Critical Care, Intensive Care
NOT YET RECRUITING

NCT07141134

Turnova: The Clinical Efficacy, Manpower Reduction, and Cost-Effectiveness of Turn-Assist Alternating Pressure Air Mattresses for Pressure Injury Prevention in the ICU

Pressure injuries are common in intensive care unit (ICU) patients who cannot reposition themselves. International guidelines recommend using support surfaces to redistribute pressure and regular turning to prevent these injuries. In Taiwan, high-specification foam mattresses (HSFM) with manual turning remain the standard, but frequent repositioning is labor-intensive and challenging in settings with limited nursing staff. The Turn-Assist Alternating Pressure Air Mattress (TAPAM) integrates pressure redistribution with automated lateral turning, potentially reducing nursing workload while maintaining preventive effectiveness. This study will compare TAPAM with HSFM plus manual turning in ICU patients, evaluating manpower requirements, time spent, perceived effort, and clinical outcomes. A cost-effectiveness and cost-benefit analysis will be conducted to assess the overall value of TAPAM for pressure injury prevention in high-risk ICU populations.

Gender: All

Ages: 18 Years - Any

Updated: 2025-09-08

Critical Care, Intensive Care
Nursing Workload
Cost Analysis
NOT YET RECRUITING

NCT07110012

The Role of Simulation-based Training in Resident Curriculum in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care

This observational study aims to describe the situation in Europe regarding simulation training during residency in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care. The main questions it aims to answer are: How many countries in Europe have obligatory simulation training during residency? How frequent is this training? What and how is trained during simulations? How is the situation regarding funding and participation in working hours in simulation training? What are the obstacles for the countries that do not have obligatory training? Participants will fill out an electronic survey.

Gender: All

Updated: 2025-08-07

Simulation Training
Education
Critical Care, Intensive Care
+1
NOT YET RECRUITING

NCT07068022

Organ Dysfunction Score for Obstetric Patients

The goal of this observational study is to develop and evaluate an organ dysfunction score adapted to pregnancy and early puerperium (SOFA-OBS) that also incorporates a non-invasive tool to evaluate respiratory function (pulse oximeter). The main question it aims to answer is: Does an organ dysfunction score adapted to pregnant and postpartum patients have a higher capacity to predict mortality than a non-adjusted organ dysfunction score? Participants: Patients requiring ICU (Intensive Care Units) admission, who are either pregnant or postpartum (up to 3 days after giving birth). The investigators aimed to include 130 participants. The investigators will only collect participants' data and laboratory results that ICU doctor usually need for clinical practice. No additional interventions are required. Moreover, the investigators will evaluate if measuring participants' oxygenation through a non-invasive tool (pulse oximeter) is equally effective as measuring oxygenation by an arterial puncture. Background: When managing severely ill patients in ICU, the investigators often use what it is called scores. Scores refer to a numerical value assigned to a patient's condition, which often predict outcome. The Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA) score is a scoring system that assess severity of organ dysfunction (in liver, kidney, blood pressure, respiratory, neurologic and platelets). It also identifies patients with severe infections (sepsis) and patients with bad outcomes. Patients undergoing pregnancy or early postpartum develop physiological changes, such us a decrease in creatinine (a laboratory test measuring kidney function) and a decrease in blood pressure during the second trimester. These changes are not considered by the SOFA score. Actually, there is not an organ dysfunction score adapted to pregnant/postpartum patients to be used in the ICU. Moreover, a blood sample taken by arterial puncture is required to evaluate respiratory function by the SOFA score, which is a painful procedure. Instead, the investigators could evaluate respiratory function using a pulse oximeter, which measures peripheral oxygen saturation without needing an arterial puncture. Potential benefits: A SOFA-OBS would hopefully become a more precise tool than general SOFA to evaluate organ dysfunction and to predict outcome among these patients. It would also help to detect sepsis earlier and treat it promptly, which might help reducing its mortality.

Gender: FEMALE

Ages: 18 Years - Any

Updated: 2025-07-16

5 states

Pregnancy
Postpartum
Organ Dysfunction
+2
RECRUITING

NCT07062744

The Role of Swan-Ganz Catheter in Hemodynamic Resuscitation for Patients With Cardiogenic Shock

This clinical trial examines whether the use of the Swan-Ganz catheter, a specialized pulmonary artery catheter, can improve hemodynamic management and treatment outcomes in patients experiencing cardiogenic shock due to acute myocardial infarction (AMI). Cardiogenic shock is a critical condition marked by the heart's inability to supply adequate blood to the organs, often resulting from a severe heart attack. Despite advancements in care, the condition remains associated with high mortality. Effective monitoring of cardiovascular status is crucial in guiding timely and tailored treatment decisions. Participants in this study will undergo advanced hemodynamic monitoring using the Swan-Ganz catheter, which provides continuous data on cardiac output and other key parameters. This information enables physicians to better assess circulatory function and adjust therapies accordingly. The research will evaluate clinical characteristics, response to treatment, and 30-day outcomes in patients managed with this technique. The study also aims to identify factors associated with successful hemodynamic stabilization and potential complications related to catheter use. A total of 108 adult patients meeting specific eligibility criteria will be enrolled at Bach Mai Hospital over 3 years. Participation is voluntary, and all patients will continue to receive standard-of-care treatment. All personal and medical data will be handled with strict confidentiality.

Gender: All

Ages: 18 Years - Any

Updated: 2025-07-14

Cardiogenic Shock
Pulmonary Artery Catheter Waveform Interpretation
Hemodynamic Management
+6
NOT YET RECRUITING

NCT06984770

The Family Cares Trial

The goal of this pilot study is to learn if virtual peer support groups and strengths-based skills training can help family caregivers of ICU survivors providing ongoing support to ICU survivors after hospital discharge. The main question it aims to answer is: \- Are virtual peer support groups and/or strengths-based skills support feasible and acceptable for family caregivers of ICU survivors? Researchers will compare the intervention group (virtual peer support groups or strengths-based skills training) to the control group (no intervention) to see if the interventions improve caregiver outcomes and assess feasibility and acceptability. Participants will: * Participate in either virtual peer support groups or strengths-based skills training sessions (if assigned to the intervention arm). * Provide feedback on the feasibility and acceptability of the interventions (if assigned to the intervention arm). * Complete surveys and follow-up questionnaires (either online or by phone) to measure outcomes.

Gender: All

Ages: 18 Years - Any

Updated: 2025-05-22

1 state

Family Engagement
Critical Care, Intensive Care
Patient and Family Engagement
+6
RECRUITING

NCT06586528

Increasing Family Engagement in Critical Care

The primary aim of this trial is to evaluate if the NGAGE tool improves care engagement in family members of ICU patients. The secondary objectives are to assess if the NGAGE tool improves communication, care satisfaction, psychological symptoms, and quality of life in family members of ICU patients. The NGAGE trial is a stepped wedge cluster randomized trial of 6 Canadian adult ICUs, involving 194 family members. A family member will be considered anyone with a biological, emotional, or legal relationship with the patient and whom the patient wishes to be involved in their care. There will be random and sequential crossover of clusters from control (phase 1) to intervention (phase 2) until all clusters are exposed. The intervention group will have access to the NGAGE tool, which has modules to Learn, Engage, and Report. "Engage" allows the family member to indicate their desired engagement activity, which is then transmitted to the treating healthcare team to provide the requested activity. "Learn" contains educational capsules about the ICU environment and information about care participation. "Report" allows the family member to provide real-time feedback to the healthcare team. The primary endpoint is the FAMily Engagement (FAME) score within 1 week of ICU discharge. Secondary endpoints are family-centered outcomes, including communication quality, satisfaction, and mental health (anxiety and depression) scores within 1 week of ICU discharge, and quality of life and mental health (anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic distress symptoms) at 6 months. The mean difference of the validated FAME score, a continuous variable, will be compared between groups.

Gender: All

Ages: 18 Years - Any

Updated: 2025-05-18

1 state

Family Engagement
Critical Care, Intensive Care
Patient and Family Engagement
+2
RECRUITING

NCT06897774

Does Transcutaneous Phrenic Nerve Stimulation Prevent Diaphragm Atrophy?

Dear participant Participants's patient, who is participants's first-degree relative, who is connected to a ventilator in the intensive care unit, unconscious and not authorized to give informed consent, has been invited to participate in the study titled 'Does transcutaneous phrenic nerve stimulation prevent diaphragm atrophy? In order to strengthen this muscle and prevent loss of function, investigator provide electrical stimulation between the rib cage and abdomen through the skin with the tens device, causing the muscle to contract and enabling our patient to leave the respirator early. Investigator aimed to investigate the protective effect of the tens device on the diaphragm by evaluating the diaphragm muscle with the ultrasonography device during the period when it is connected to the respirator. For this reason, the diaphragm will be contracted by giving electrical stimulation three times a day for 30 minutes with the tens device for 5 days during the period when participants's patient is connected to the respirator, and intermittent diaphragm ultrasound will be evaluated. Participants or participants's legal guardian are asked to approve the use of participants's medical records during participants's treatment in the intensive care unit, provided that participants's personal information is kept confidential. Participants will not incur any financial burden by participating in the study and participants will not receive any additional payment. Participants are free to leave the study at any time if deemed necessary, and the researcher can terminate the study if deemed necessary. The information obtained within the scope of the research can be used for scientific purposes and can be presented and published provided that the confidentiality record is respected. I have read (or orally listened to) the text above, which contains the information given to the participants before the research began. I agree to participate in the study as a Volunteer. I consent to the use of my medical information. I also understand that if I do not agree to participate in the study, my treatment will be carried out in full without interruption. Participant name and surname: Participant's relative's name and surname: Degree of closeness: Signature / Date:

Gender: All

Ages: 18 Years - 80 Years

Updated: 2025-03-27

1 state

Critical Care, Intensive Care
RECRUITING

NCT06821386

N-Care Project: Enhancing Asian-Pacific Collaboration

Through Asian-Pacific multinational collaboration, we aim to utilize third-generation genome sequencing to rapidly diagnose genetic diseases in critically ill infants and young children, achieving the goal of early diagnosis for targeted treatment.

Gender: All

Ages: Any - 18 Months

Updated: 2025-02-20

Whole Genome Sequencing
Genetic Disease
Critical Care, Intensive Care
+1
NOT YET RECRUITING

NCT06723860

The Critical Care Recovery Program: Use of a Structured Clinic Visit to Reduce Adverse Drug Events in ICU Survivors

Background and Objective: Intensive Care Units (ICUs) save lives, but many ICU survivors face ongoing health issues, including adverse drug events (ADEs) from medications started during their hospital stay. These ADEs lead to emergency department visits and hospital admissions. Our project aims to improve the health of ICU survivors by creating a clinic that focuses on managing post-ICU health. The clinic will track and address medical issues that arise after ICU discharge and focus on deprescribing, or safely stopping, medications that may no longer be needed or could be harmful. Project Plan: The clinic will be set up within the CARES clinic at VGH. Patients will be enrolled when they leave the ICU and will have follow up visits after hospital discharge. During these visits, the team will review each patient's medications and develop a personalized plan to reduce or stop unnecessary medications. We will also monitor patients for any new health issues that arise and provide eduction to patients and caregivers about managing their health. Research and Evaluation: We will collect and analyze data on patient health outcomes, including the incidence of ADEs, hospital reeadmissions, and emergency department visits. We hope to show that patients who receive follow up care have better health outcomes and use fewer healthcare resources than a historical cohort. This data will help us demonstrate the cost-effectiveness of the clinic and support the need for expanding ICU follow up programs in British Columbia. Long-term goals: We plan to establish a post-ICU care working group and expand the clinic model to other hospitals. Over the long term, we hope to standardize post-ICU care across BC, ensuring that all ICU survivors have access to comprehensive follow up care. This project will also lay the groundwork for future research on deprescribing medications for ICU related complications, which tend to improve or resolve once critical illness has resolved. The CCRP clinic will provide a setting to conduct clinical deprescription trials to establish whether long-term treatment of these complications is necessary. Conclusion: Establishing a post-ICU discharge follow up clinic with a focus on deprescription has the potential to improve the long-term health and quality of life for ICU survivors. By reducing unnecessary medications, we can prevent complications, reduce hospital readmissions and demonstrate the value of comprehensive post-ICU follow up care.

Gender: All

Ages: 18 Years - Any

Updated: 2024-12-09

Post Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS)
Polypharmacy
Adverse Drug Events
+1
NOT YET RECRUITING

NCT06722924

Definition of Acute Kidney Injury by Urine Output in Critically Ill Patients

The goal of this observational study is to explore the association between urine output and acute kidney injury in severely ill patients admitted to intensive care units. The main research questions are: What is the optimal threshold for defining reduced urine output in critically ill patients in intensive care? Is this threshold the same for different outcomes such as acute kidney injury, chronic kidney dysfunction, or mortality? Does this threshold change with treatment involving diuretics or dialysis? Does the patient's fluid balance or the amount of administered fluid affect the association between reduced urine output and the outcomes mentioned above? Is the optimal threshold for defining reduced urine output different for various patient categories and diagnoses, such as sepsis, burn injuries, or ARDS? Are there differences between surgical and non-surgical patients regarding the optimal threshold for defining reduced urine output in intensive care? Does the patient's comorbidity influence the level of reduced urine output that should be considered pathological?

Gender: All

Ages: 18 Years - Any

Updated: 2024-12-09

Acute Kidney Injury
Critical Illness
Critical Care, Intensive Care
+1
NOT YET RECRUITING

NCT06696391

Venous Excess Ultrasound for Personalized Resuscitation in Septic Shock

The goal of this pilot clinical trial is to determine if conducting a larger study using venous excess ultrasound (VEXUS) to guide fluid management in patients with septic shock is feasible. Septic shock is a life-threatening condition where infection causes dangerously low blood pressure. While fluids are essential for treatment, too much fluid can harm the kidneys and result in the need for dialysis. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Is it feasible to recruit patients, obtain consent, and follow the VEXUS-guided management protocol? 2. Does VEXUS-guided management, compared with usual care, improve the health and well-being of patients with septic shock? Researchers will compare two groups: one receiving VEXUS-guided fluid management versus another receiving standard care, to assess the feasibility of a larger trial and explore whether VEXUS prevents fluid overload and kidney problems. Participants in the VEXUS group will: 1. Undergo VEXUS scans every 24 hours for 3 days 2. Receive fluid management guided by VEXUS findings (including fluid restriction or removal if we identify venous congestion) and undergo cardiac ultrasound if we identify moderate to severe congestion 3. Be monitored for 28 days to track kidney function, need for dialysis, and survival.

Gender: All

Ages: 18 Years - Any

Updated: 2024-11-20

1 state

Septic Shock
Sepsis
Shock
+2
RECRUITING

NCT06118606

Pilot Study of a Multidisciplinary Intervention in ICU Survivors At Risk for Psychological or Physical Morbidity

Pilot study of the feasibility and utility of an early, in-hospital multidisciplinary intervention in ICU survivors at risk for psychological and physical problems post-ICU stay

Gender: All

Ages: 18 Years - Any

Updated: 2024-10-09

Post-Intensive Care Syndrome
Depressive Symptoms
Anxiety
+3