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Study NCT ID:
NCT01107704
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2014-01-27
First Post:
2010-04-19
Is NOT Gene Therapy:
True
Has Adverse Events:
False
Brief Title:
Family Support Intervention in Intensive Care Units (The Four Supports Study)
Sponsor:
University of Pittsburgh
Organization:
Study Overview
Official Title:
A Randomized Controlled Trial to Test the Effectiveness of a Multi-faceted Communication Intervention for Family Members of Critically Ill Patients.
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2014-01
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
The purpose of this study is to test the effectiveness of a multi-faceted communication intervention for family members of critically ill patients to reduce the family members' long-term symptoms of depression and anxiety.
Detailed Description:
One in four elderly Americans die in or shortly after discharge from an intensive care unit. An expanding body of literature documents that physician-family communication and end-of-life care is poor in intensive care units. These deficiencies are associated with high rates of adverse psychological outcomes among surrogates, physician-family conflict, and life support decisions that may be inconsistent with patients' goals and preferences. There is a lack on information on practical, generalizable interventions that effectively improve this important aspect of care for elderly patients and their families.
The primary aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a multifaceted communication intervention to improve psychological outcomes among family members of critically ill patients, using a randomized, controlled trial design.
The primary aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a multifaceted communication intervention to improve psychological outcomes among family members of critically ill patients, using a randomized, controlled trial design.
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
Secondary ID Infos
| Secondary ID | Type | Domain | Link | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K23AG032875 | NIH | None | https://reporter.nih.gov/quic… | View |