Patient Reported Symptoms the First Week After Intensive Care Unit Discharge and up to Hospital D… (NCT05266118) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Patient Reported Symptoms the First Week After Intensive Care Unit Discharge and up to Hospital Discharge
Norway177 participantsStarted 2022-04-19
Plain-language summary
The overall objective of this study is a) to increase knowledge about ICU patient's symptoms and symptom clusters during the first week after ICU discharge, and b) to identify cognitive, psychological, and physical symptoms and health state at hospital discharge.
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: Participants is former ICU patients over 18 years, immediately after transferred from ICU to a hospital ward
At least one of these criteria is needed for the participation in the study:
* ICU stays \> 24 hours
* Ventilatory support
* Transferals to other ICU \< 24 hours
* Continuous infusion of vasoactive substances
Exclusion criteria:
* Not able to understand, read or write Norwegian
* Not able to communicate verbally
* A manifest cognitive deficit (e.g., dementia or delirium)
* Re-admission to ICU \< 72 timer
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.
1Since this study tracked symptoms that patients reported themselves during the first week after leaving the ICU, what kinds of symptoms were most commonly identified, and should I expect to experience similar ones during my own ICU-to-ward transition?
2This trial focused on 'symptom clusters' in critically ill patients after ICU discharge — does my care team currently screen for groups of symptoms together, or is each symptom managed separately?
3Now that this study is completed, have the findings changed how the hospital plans follow-up care for patients stepping down from the ICU, and would those changes apply to my situation?
4Since this was an observational study measuring what patients reported rather than testing a treatment, are there any follow-up studies or interventions being developed based on what was found that might be relevant to my recovery?
5Given that my condition may be similar to the critically ill patients in this study, what support or monitoring will be in place for me during that first week after ICU discharge to catch and address symptom clusters early?
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.