Abuse and Addiction in ICU (NCT02951793) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Abuse and Addiction in ICU
South Korea200 participantsStarted 2016-03
Plain-language summary
Investigators are seeking to determine the impact of recent alcohol, smoking or psychotropic drug use prior to intensive care unit (ICU) admission on incidence of delirium and sedation requirements.
Study design: A prospective observational study, in a medical ICU of a tertiary university hospital.
Methods: For all new ICU admissions, a 1-page questionnaire including Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT-C), smoking history and prior medication use was given to the patient or closest family members.
Delirium was assessed by trained ICU nurses using Intensive Care Delirium Screening Checklist and Richmond Agitation-Sedation Scale.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
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:
* Patients who are older than 18 years of age
* New patients admitted to medical ICU for the 1st time during their stay in hospital
Exclusion Criteria:
* Had history of stroke or other primary neurologic disease
* GCS ≤ 8 prior to ICU admission
* Transferred from other ICU (except for emergency ICU stay which is limited to less than 36 hours)
* Not registered within 24 hours after admission
* Refused to participate
* If comatous state persists
* Delirium assessment is not possible due to newly developed neurologic disease, such as cerebral infarction
* Medical ICU stay less than 24 hours
* Readmission to medical ICU
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
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Delirium during ICU stay
Timeframe: From date of ICU admission until the date of ICU discharge, whichever came first, assessed up to 3 months