Compromised Sleep and Circadian Health After Critical Illness: From Diagnosis to Prediction (CHRO… (NCT05995132) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Compromised Sleep and Circadian Health After Critical Illness: From Diagnosis to Prediction (CHRONOCRIT)
Spain271 participantsStarted 2023-09-27
Plain-language summary
The intensive care unit (ICU) is recognizably detrimental to sleep and circadian health, and critical survivors frequently report the presence of alterations in this regard after hospital discharge. However, an appropriate evaluation of sleep and circadian rhythms is often neglected given the high associated cost and/or the need of collaboration of the patients. In this project, the investigators propose alternatives to ultimately improve the management of sleep and circadian health after critical illness. The researchers will evaluate the role of microRNA (miRNAs) expression profile in identifying the compromised sleep and circadian health of critical patients during the ICU stay, in the short (3 months after hospital discharge), and in the long-term (12 months after hospital discharge). Also, models based on machine learning techniques will be developed to predict adverse outcomes in this regard after hospital discharge.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Being older than 18 years old.
* Intensive care unit admission.
* Intensive care unit stay ≥7 days.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Transference to another hospital during hospitalization or follow-up.
* Mental or physical disability that could prevent the proposed evaluations.
* Palliative care
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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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.