Understanding consciousness episodes in emergency patients

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

This observational study aims to describe how often patients in the resuscitation room experience episodes of disconnected consciousness, including near-death experiences, after surviving critical conditions. It focuses on patients who have undergone deep sedation, intubation, or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and assesses potential neurophysiological markers and cognitive factors related to these experiences. The study also evaluates the impact of these episodes on patients' memory, quality of life, anxiety, and attitudes towards care. Unexpected visual and auditory stimuli will be used to gather data on these phenomena.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* patients admitted in the resuscitation room of our university hospital
* French speaking

Exclusion Criteria:

* Refusal
* Chronic disorder of consciousness
* Deafness
* Blindness
* Dementia
* Hemineglect
* Aphasia

Where it's running

• CHU of Liège
  Liège, Belgium Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Charlotte Martial, PhD
• Email: cmartial@uliege.be
• Phone: +3243233612

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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.