Registry of patients in the medical intensive care unit
Cohort Study of Patients Patients in the Medical Intensive Care Unit to Evaluate Postintensive Care Sydnrome
This study is tracking patients who stay in the medical intensive care unit to see how they recover and what their long-term health looks like after they leave the hospital.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 5000 (estimated) |
| Ages | 20 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Seoul National University Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Seoul) |
| Trial ID | NCT03216785 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study involves creating a prospective registry of patients who are admitted to the medical intensive care unit (MICU) at Seoul National University Hospital. The study aims to follow these patients for up to five years after their discharge to gather data on their recovery and long-term outcomes. By tracking various health metrics and experiences, the study seeks to better understand post-intensive care syndrome (PICS) and its effects on patients. The methodology focuses on comprehensive data collection and patient follow-up to inform future critical care practices.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are patients who have been admitted to the medical intensive care unit for critical conditions.
Not a fit: Patients admitted for simple procedures or those requiring only postoperative care observation may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide valuable insights into the long-term effects of critical care on patients, potentially improving post-discharge care and outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success in understanding post-intensive care syndrome through similar registry approaches, indicating the potential for meaningful findings.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients admitted to the medical intensive care unit Exclusion Criteria: * Patients admitted to the intensive care unit for simple procedures * Patients admitted for postoperative care observation
Where this trial is running
Seoul
- Seoul National University Hospital — Seoul, South Korea (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Jinwoo Lee, MD
- Email: realrain7@gmail.com
- Phone: +82-2-2072-7593
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.