Testing a new rehabilitation program for critical illness survivors and their families
Pilot Testing Post-Intensive Care Transitions Using Rehabilitation and Engagement to Heal ICU Survivors and Families (PICTURE-THIS)
This study is trying out a new rehabilitation program for people who have survived a serious illness and their families to see if it helps them recover better and feel supported.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Ages | 50 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Pittsburgh Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) |
| Trial ID | NCT06086301 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This pilot study evaluates the feasibility and acceptability of the PICTURE-THIS transitional rehabilitation intervention for critical illness survivors and their family caregivers. The intervention includes care coordination and activity-based rehabilitation delivered by a specialized team, integrated into standard care. The study involves user testing the protocol, assessing its feasibility and acceptability, and refining data collection methods to improve outcomes for participants. The study aims to ensure high adherence to protocols and participant retention during follow-up assessments.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include individuals aged 50 and older who have spent at least 48 hours in an ICU and are at risk for ongoing functional impairment.
Not a fit: Patients without an identified caregiver or those who do not speak English may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve recovery outcomes for critical illness survivors and support their family caregivers.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in transitional care interventions for critical illness survivors, suggesting potential for success in this approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria for Patient Participants: ≥50 years old. Admitted from home. Spend ≥48 hours in an ICU. Have an attending prognosis ≥ 12 months. Have some risk of ongoing functional impairment, indicated by a recorded HLM (Highest Level Mobility) \< 8, AMPAC (Activity Measures for Post-Acute Care) \< 24, or ICDSC (Intensive Care Delirium Screening Checklist) \>2. Exclusion Criteria for Patient Participants: No identified caregiver. Unable to participate in English. Resides outside of Pennsylvania. Inclusion Criteria for Family caregiver Participants: ≥21 years old. English-speaking. Providing support to the patient since the ICU stay Exclusion Criteria for Family Caregiver Participants: None Inclusion Criteria for Healthcare Provider Participants: Providing health services to a PICTURE-THIS dyad Willing to complete a survey Exclusion Criteria for Healthcare Provider Participants: None
Where this trial is running
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- University of Pittsburgh — Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Leslie P Scheunemann, MD MPH — University of Pittsburgh
- Study coordinator: Leslie P Scheunemann, MD MPH
- Email: scheunemannlp@upmc.edu
- Phone: 9197400412
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.