Family involvement in treatment decisions for very old ICU patients

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 prospective observational study will enroll ICU patients aged 75+ with expected stays of at least 3 days to examine how family meetings are conducted and how communication between staff, patients, and relatives occurs. Researchers will collect basic demographics, frailty, daily living activities, and comorbidities from admission and track whether a family meeting occurs and what information is shared. The goal is to describe current practices across centers and identify variation in approaches to family involvement in decision-making. Consent practices will vary by country, reflecting local norms and regulations. The study does not test an intervention but aims to map real-world communication and its potential impact on care planning.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of participating centres
* Age 75 years and above
* Expected Length of stay (LOS) \> 3 days

Exclusion Criteria:

* Refusal to participate
* Limitation of treatment upon ICU arrival (other than Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation-CPR)
* Planned admission

Where it's running

• St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
  London, United Kingdom Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Susannah Leaver, PhD FRCP FICM — St George's Hospital
• Study coordinator: Nikki Yun
• Email: vip3.study@stgeorges.nhs.uk
• Phone: +44208 725 0249

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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.