Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 to 100

Evaluating the impact of diaries for ICU patients and their families

Official title: Efficacy of the Use of Diaries in Intensive Care Units

Run by University of Barcelona · NCT05288140 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing if giving diaries to ICU patients and their families helps improve their mental health and quality of life compared to standard care.

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Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 100 Years
SexAll
Enrollment240 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity of Barcelona
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Barcelona)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJanuary 1, 2022
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2025
Study endsDecember 31, 2026
Registry record updatedMarch 27, 2024
Trial IDNCT05288140 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates include patients admitted to the ICU who are sedated and mechanically ventilated for at least 24 hours.

Probably not a fit

Patients with psychiatric, mental, or cognitive issues, or those unwilling to participate voluntarily may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This clinical trial assesses the effectiveness of using diaries for patients and their families in intensive care units compared to standard care. It involves a randomized, parallel, open-label design with two groups: one receiving a diary and the other following usual practice. The study aims to measure health-related quality of life, post-traumatic stress, and anxiety/depression at 2, 6, and 12 months post-ICU discharge using validated scales. A total of 240 participants will be involved, with data analyzed using IBM SPSS software.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve the mental health and quality of life for ICU patients and their families.

How similar studies have gone: While the use of diaries in healthcare settings is not widely tested in ICUs, similar approaches in other contexts have shown positive outcomes.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* admitted intensive care unit
* sedated and mechanically ventilated for 24hours
* signed consent
* not language barrier
* willingness to attend follow-up visits

Exclusion Criteria:

* verbal manifestation of psychiatric, mental or cognitive antecedents
* who do not coluntarily agree to participate

Where it's running

  • Universidad de Barcelona
    Barcelona, Spain
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 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.