CompletedNot Applicable

Communication Regarding Organ and Tissue Donation in Intensive Care

Australia417 participantsStarted 2013-05-01

Plain-language summary

The overarching aim of this study is to examine the process of organ donation decision-making and to determine whether changes in requesting practices change rates of consent for donation, and other family-based outcomes.

Who can participate

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Donation events identified by a patient who is a potential organ and tissue donor in a participating ICU or under the care of ICU health professionals. * For the primary endpoint only, patients must not have registered their donation wishes. Exclusion Criteria: * A patient who is not medically suitable for organ or tissue donation. * A patient who does not have next of kin available to participate in donation conversations. * A patient in the ICU who is able to provide first person consent for deceased donation, for example a patient with spinal injuries. * A patient who is suitable to donate only tissue after death.

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?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

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

Proportion of families providing consent for deceased organ donation.

Timeframe: Up to 72 hours subsequent to raising deceased donation with next of kin.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01922310

SponsorNSW Organ and Tissue Donation Service

Sponsor typeOTHER_GOV

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2016-07-08

View on ClinicalTrials.gov More Tissue and Organ Procurement trials

Who can participate

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.