Post-ICU care program for improving recovery
Evaluation of Structured, Multidisciplinary and Personalized Post-ICU Care on Physical and Psychological Functioning, and Quality of Life of Former ICU Patients
NA · Radboud University Medical Center · NCT05066984
This study is testing a new personalized care program for people recovering from critical illness in the ICU to see if it helps them feel better and improves their quality of life compared to standard care.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 2250 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Radboud University Medical Center (other) |
| Locations | 2 sites (Nijmegen, Gelderland and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT05066984 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of a structured, multidisciplinary, and personalized post-ICU care program compared to usual care for patients recovering from critical illness. The intervention is designed to address both physical and psychological functioning, as well as overall quality of life for ICU survivors. The study will follow participants for one to two years post-ICU to assess outcomes such as quality of life and cognitive functioning. It involves a stepped wedge cluster randomized controlled trial across five hospitals.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adult ICU patients at high risk of post-ICU syndrome who are 18 years or older and can understand Dutch.
Not a fit: Patients discharged directly to nursing homes, rehabilitation clinics, or for palliative care may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly enhance the recovery and quality of life for ICU survivors.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promising results with structured post-ICU care approaches, indicating potential for success in this novel intervention.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * ICU patients at high risk of critical illness-associated morbidity post-ICU * 18 years or older * Patient or legal representative understands the Dutch language Exclusion Criteria: * Patients discharged from ICU/hospital direct to a nursing home * Patients discharged from ICU/hospital direct to a medical or geriatric rehabilitation clinic * Patients discharged for palliative care
Where this trial is running
Nijmegen, Gelderland and 1 other locations
- Radboudumc — Nijmegen, Gelderland, Netherlands (NOT_YET_RECRUITING)
- Canisius Wilhelmina Ziekenhuis — Nijmegen, Gelderland, Netherlands (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Dries van Sleeuwen, MSc
- Email: dries.vansleeuwen@radboudumc.nl
- Phone: +31 24 3617273
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: Post ICU Syndrome, post-ICU care, cost-effectiveness, QoL, PROMs