Understanding thirst in ICU patients on mechanical ventilation

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 assess the prevalence and intensity of thirst in mechanically ventilated patients who are able to communicate. It will utilize a visual analog scale to measure thirst levels and explore the mechanisms and prognostic implications of this often-overlooked symptom. The study seeks to raise awareness among clinicians about the importance of recognizing and addressing thirst in ICU settings, where patients frequently experience discomfort due to dry mouth and thirst. By focusing on this symptom, the research hopes to improve patient care and outcomes in intensive care units.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Patient 18 years of age and older
2. Patients undergoing invasive mechanical ventilation for at least 24 hours at one of the participating centers
3. No objection to participation in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

Exclusion Criteria :

1. Patients unable to communicate verbally and reliably self-report thirst:

   * Richmond Agitation-Sedation Scale (RASS) \< -2 or \> +2,
   * delirium according to the Confusion Assessment Method for the Intensive Care Unit (CAM-ICU) (if confusion is suspected)
   * severe cognitive impairment or severe mental illness
   * non-French speaking patients
   * severe hearing loss.
2. Pregnant women
3. Adults under legal protection
4. Not affiliated to a social security system or not benefiting from such a system

Where it's running

• Service de medecine intensive et réanimation, hôpital Pitié Salpêtrière
  Paris, France Recruiting
• Service de médecine intensive et réanimation, hôpital Avicenne
  Bobigny, France Not yet recruiting
• Service de médecine intensive et réanimation, hôpital Saint-Louis
  Paris, France Not yet recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Alexandre DEMOULE, MD, PhD
• Email: alexandre.demoule@aphp.fr
• Phone: 01 42 16 77 61

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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.