CompletedNot Applicable

Pilot Evaluation of FAMCOPE-ICU (Family Coping and Emotion Regulation Tool in the ICU)

United States49 participantsStarted 2022-08-15

Plain-language summary

Having a family member or loved one in the ICU can be a very stressful experience. The investigators have created a tablet-based tool (FAMCOPE-ICU) that is designed to help people in this position cope with this experience.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 89 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.

Patient Inclusion Criteria: * 18-89 years old * Intensive Care Unit (ICU) length of stay (LOS) \>= 48 hours * No anticipated ICU LOS for next 24 hours * Unable to make healthcare decisions Family Inclusion Criteria * Identified by critical care team as legally authorized representative (LAR) * Able to speak or comprehend English * \>= 18 years old Patient Exclusion Criteria: * Less than 18 years or older than 89 years * ICU LOS \< 48 hours * Anticipated ICU discharge within next 24 hours * Able to make healthcare decisions Family Exclusion Criteria * Not identified by critical care team as the LAR * Unable to speak or comprehend English * \< 18 years old

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

Acceptability of Intervention Measure

Timeframe: After dose 1, 5 minutes

Acceptability of Intervention Measure

Timeframe: After dose 2, 5 minutes

Acceptability of Intervention Measure

Timeframe: After dose 3, 5 minutes

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05408468

SponsorUniversity Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-07-27

Results submitted2024-11-29

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 89 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.