Telehealth support for recovery after intensive care

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

The TelePORT initiative focuses on improving recovery trajectories for patients who have survived intensive care, particularly those suffering from Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS). This longitudinal intervention aims to address cognitive, physical, and mental impairments through a telemedicine-delivered interdisciplinary ICU Recovery Clinic. By targeting older adults who have experienced septic shock or acute respiratory failure, the study seeks to enhance their long-term cognitive function and overall quality of life. The approach is designed to overcome barriers to in-person clinic access, making recovery support more widely available.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Adults (age ≥45)
* Admitted to a medical or surgical ICU
* Treated for ARF (with mechanical ventilation) and/or septic shock (with vasopressors)

Exclusion Criteria:

* hospice care at discharge or not expected to survive 6 months
* no access to a computer or electronic device (e.g., tablet, smart phone) with cellular or WiFi connection for a telemedicine clinic visit
* substance abuse or psych disorder that prevents independent living
* inability to speak English
* severe dementia preventing independent living prior to index hospitalization

Where it's running

• Vanderbilt University Medical Center
  Nashville, Tennessee, United States Recruiting
• Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
  Columbus, Ohio, United States Not yet recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Leanne M Boehm, PhD — Vanderbilt University
• Study coordinator: Leanne M Boehm, PhD
• Email: leanne.boehm@vanderbilt.edu
• Phone: 615-343-1051

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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.