Understanding the needs of older adults recovering from critical illness
Official title: Evaluating the Unmet Needs of Older Adults to Promote Functional Recovery after a Critical Illness (LANTERN)
Funded at Yale University · NIH-11134754 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at the challenges older adults face after spending time in the ICU, focusing on what they need to recover better, like support at home and help with rehabilitation, so we can create better ways to help them heal and avoid going back to the hospital.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Yale University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Haven, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | May 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $753,690 |
| NIH project number | 5R01AG079916-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11134754 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are older adults aged 65 and above who have recently been discharged from an ICU.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are younger than 65 years old or those who have not been admitted to an ICU may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the challenges faced by older adults who have survived an intensive care unit (ICU) stay, focusing on their unmet needs that may hinder their recovery. The study aims to identify these needs across various areas, including home environment, rehabilitation, sensory impairments, and care support. By evaluating how these unmet needs relate to disability, hospital readmissions, and mortality, the research seeks to develop targeted interventions to improve functional outcomes for older ICU survivors. Patients will be engaged in discussions to better understand their experiences and needs during recovery.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved recovery strategies for older adults after critical illness, enhancing their quality of life and independence.
How similar studies have gone: While there have been interventions targeting functional recovery in younger populations, this approach focusing specifically on older adults is novel and has not been extensively tested.
Where this research is happening
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Yale University
New Haven, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ferrante, Lauren — Yale University
- Study coordinator: Ferrante, Lauren
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.