CompletedNot Applicable

Terminal Weaning of Mechanical Ventilation or Extubation in Anticipation of Death in the Intensive Care Unit

France458 participantsStarted 2013-04

Plain-language summary

The purpose of the study is to assess the dying process in critically ill patients with decision to withdraw invasive mechanical ventilation in anticipation of death and to compare effects of extubation and those of terminal weaning of mechanical ventilation on relatives and care givers. The investigators primary hypothesis is that extubation is associated with less symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorders in relatives, as compared to terminal weaning.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * End of life decision to withdraw invasive mechanical ventilation after at least 48 hours of ICU stay Exclusion Criteria: * Age under 18 years * Non invasive mechanical ventilation * Brain death * Death before withdrawal of mechanical ventilation * No French-speaking relative * Refusal of relative to participate the study

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Post traumatic Stress Disorder

Timeframe: three month after patient's death

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01818895

SponsorCentre Hospitalier Departemental Vendee

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2015-03

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