Assessing health outcomes in critically ill patients

Critical Health Assessment and Outcomes Score/Study

Observational Johns Hopkins University · NCT02766166

This study is trying to find early warning signs of serious illness in critically ill patients to help doctors treat them sooner and improve their chances of recovery.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment200000 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorJohns Hopkins University Academic / other
Locations3 sites (Indianapolis, Indiana and 2 other locations)
Trial IDNCT02766166 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

The CHAOS initiative aims to identify early signs of critical illness in patients through an observational approach that integrates various scientific disciplines. By analyzing physiological signals, the study seeks to enhance conventional clinical predictors and provide unique prognostic insights. The primary objective is to reduce mortality and complications by detecting subclinical critical illness before it manifests into severe conditions. This proactive identification could allow healthcare providers to intervene earlier and more effectively.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 to 100 years who are admitted to a hospital bed or operating room with telemetry monitoring.

Not a fit: Patients under 18 years of age will not benefit from this study as they are excluded from participation.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly reduce mortality and morbidity in critically ill patients by enabling earlier interventions.

How similar studies have performed: While this study employs a novel approach, previous observational studies have shown promise in early identification of critical illness, suggesting potential for success.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* All patients age 18-100 years admitted to a bed or OR with telemetry monitoring capability will be included.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Children (individuals \<18 years of age).

Where this trial is running

Indianapolis, Indiana and 2 other locations

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Critical IllnessDeath, Sudden
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.