Impact of Family Presence on ICU Patient Outcomes
Family Involvement in the Intensive Care Unit: a Prospective Cohort Study Exploring Its Effects on Sedation Dosages, Delirium, Ventilator-Free Days, and Length of Stay.
This study looks at whether having family members present can help ICU patients need less medication, experience less confusion, spend fewer days on ventilators, and shorten their time in the ICU.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 122 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Istanbul) |
| Trial ID | NCT06770751 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study investigates how the time spent with family members affects the outcomes of patients in a tertiary intensive care unit. It aims to determine whether increased family involvement can lead to reduced requirements for sedative medications, decreased incidence of delirium, fewer days on ventilators, and shorter overall ICU stays. The study will follow a cohort of patients aged 18 and over who have at least one family member actively participating in their care. By analyzing these relationships, the study seeks to provide insights into the importance of family presence in critical care settings.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include ICU patients aged 18 and older with at least one family member involved in their care.
Not a fit: Patients with pre-existing cognitive impairments, severe traumatic brain injuries, or those expected to have a high mortality risk in the ICU may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance patient recovery and reduce the need for sedatives in ICU settings.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have suggested that family involvement can positively impact patient outcomes in critical care, indicating potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged 18 and over. * Patients with at least one family member actively involved in the care process in the ICU. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with pre-existing cognitive impairment or dementia. * Patients with severe traumatic brain injury. * Patients with an expected mortality in the ICU of more than 80%. * Absence of family members for patients admitted to the ICU.
Where this trial is running
Istanbul
- Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty — Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Oguzhan Kayhan — İstanbul University - Cerrahpaşa, Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty
- Study coordinator: Oguzhan Kayhan
- Email: oguzhan.kayhan@iuc.edu.tr
- Phone: 0090 212 414 3000
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.