Integrated recovery program for ICU survivors
Integrated Critical Illness Aftercare and Recovery Enhancement (I-CARE) Program
NA · National Taiwan University Hospital · NCT06997822
This trial will test whether combining a LINE Bot remote support system with in-person post-ICU clinic visits can reduce unplanned readmissions and improve physical and cognitive recovery for people who were intubated in the ICU.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 240 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | National Taiwan University Hospital (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Taipei) |
| Trial ID | NCT06997822 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This randomized trial compares an integrated aftercare program (LINE Bot remote monitoring plus scheduled in-person post-ICU recovery clinic visits) to usual follow-up for ICU survivors who received mechanical ventilation. The primary outcome is the rate of unplanned hospital readmissions and emergency department visits within six months after discharge. Secondary outcomes include physical mobility measures, inspiratory muscle strength, weight change, dysphagia, and cognitive function assessed at 3 and 6 months. The LINE Bot also includes a 'Thanks to Nurses' feature, and the study will measure ICU nurses' burnout and intention to leave at 6, 12, 18, and 24 months.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal participants are ICU survivors who were intubated and mechanically ventilated, can walk independently prior to admission, can use a smartphone (LINE), and are being discharged home rather than to an institutional facility.
Not a fit: Patients discharged to institutional care, those with significant preexisting dementia or inability to participate in assessments, or those without a smartphone are unlikely to benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could lower emergency visits and readmissions while improving mobility, breathing strength, weight recovery, and thinking skills after ICU stay.
How similar studies have performed: Previous work on post-ICU clinics and remote follow-up has shown mixed but promising results for reducing readmissions and improving function, and this study builds on that evidence while adding a novel nurse–patient communication feature.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * ICU survivors who had experienced endotracheal intubation and mechanical ventilation treatment. Exclusion Criteria: * ICU survivors who are unable to walk independently before admission * ICU survivors who are unable to receive assessment (e.g., dementia or mental retardation) * ICU survivors who don't have a smartphone. * ICU survivors were discharged to institutional care facilities
Where this trial is running
Taipei
- National Taiwan University Hospital — Taipei, Taiwan (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Cheryl Chia-Hui Chen, PhD
- Email: cherylchen@ntu.edu.tw
- Phone: (886) 2-23123456
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.
Conditions: ICU Survivors, ICU survivors, Physical function, Cognitive, Weight loss