Exploring fluid administration in critically ill patients in the ICU

Is this trial a fit for you?

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

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to provide a comprehensive description of fluid administration modalities during the first five days of ICU admission for critically ill patients. It will assess the overall fluid balance, characteristics of the fluids given, and the modalities of fluid administration. Additionally, the study will explore associations between fluid administration characteristics and clinical outcomes, utilizing statistical analyses to identify patterns and relationships. The findings will help understand current practices and their impact on patient outcomes in intensive care settings.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

• All consecutive adult (≥18 years old) patients admitted to ICU and expected to stay at least 48h.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Planned admission after surgery for overnight ICU stay.
* Refusal of consent
* Moribund patients (i.e. expected survival \< 24h)

Where it's running

• Humanitas Research Hospital
  Milan, Italy Recruiting
• Humanitas Clinical and Research center
  Rozzano, Milan, Italy Not yet recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Maurizio Cecconi, Prof
• Email: maurizio.cecconi@humanitas.it
• Phone: +390282241

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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.