CompletedNot Applicable

CoV-PICS: A Virtual Post-ICU Clinic

United States20 participantsStarted 2020-09-29

Plain-language summary

This is a pilot study to evaluate the feasibility of a COVID-19 virtual Post Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS) clinic (CoV-PICS). The findings from this study are the first steps in determining the feasibility and potential impact of a telehealth PICS clinic that is able to address the needs of patients with COVID-19 disease and potentially other patients that are unable to attend a brick and mortar clinic and require virtual care.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 100 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: * 18 years of age or older * COVID-19 diagnosis with a stay in the ICU. * A home internet connection or smartphone access, along with the ability to use them * Missouri resident Exclusion Criteria: * Severe cognitive deficits or dementia prior to hospitalization * Long-term resident of a skilled nursing facility prior to admission * Non-English speaking (will not have an interpreter available) * Hospice or Comfort Care at discharge * No plans to return to some degree of independent living at the time of discharge * Pregnant at the time of discharge * Prisoner at the time of discharge * Blind * Deaf

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.

1This trial studied a virtual post-ICU clinic for people recovering from COVID-19 critical illness — since it's now completed, has any data been published, and could my doctor share what was found about whether patients actually accepted and engaged with that kind of remote follow-up care?
2Since this trial was measuring 'acceptance' of virtual post-ICU visits rather than testing a treatment, does that mean there's limited safety or effectiveness data from it, and would my doctor recommend a more established in-person post-ICU program instead?
3Post-ICU Syndrome can affect physical, cognitive, and mental health — does my doctor think a virtual clinic model, like the one studied here, would realistically meet all of my recovery needs, or are there gaps that virtual visits can't address?
4Given that this trial was specifically focused on COVID-19 ICU survivors, how relevant would its findings be to my situation if my ICU stay was caused by something other than COVID-19?
5Are there other post-ICU care programs or follow-up resources my doctor could refer me to now that this trial has completed, especially if I'm experiencing symptoms that align with Post-ICU Syndrome?

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

Acceptance With COVID-19 Virtual Post Intensive Care Syndrome (CoV-PICS) Visits - AIM

Timeframe: up to 6 months after consent

Acceptance With COVID-19 Virtual Post Intensive Care Syndrome (CoV-PICS) Visits - IAM

Timeframe: up to 6 months after consent

Acceptance With COVID-19 Virtual Post Intensive Care Syndrome (CoV-PICS) Visits - FIM

Timeframe: up to 6 months after consent

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04490278

SponsorWashington University School of Medicine

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2021-06-30

Results submitted2022-02-10

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 100 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.

What they're measuring

Acceptance With COVID-19 Virtual Post Intensive Care Syndrome (CoV-PICS) Visits - AIM

Timeframe: up to 6 months after consent

Acceptance With COVID-19 Virtual Post Intensive Care Syndrome (CoV-PICS) Visits - IAM

Timeframe: up to 6 months after consent

Acceptance With COVID-19 Virtual Post Intensive Care Syndrome (CoV-PICS) Visits - FIM

Timeframe: up to 6 months after consent