Intra-Hospital Transport of Critically Ill Patients in Intensive Care Unit (NCT06455696) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Intra-Hospital Transport of Critically Ill Patients in Intensive Care Unit
France645 participantsStarted 2024-01-01
Plain-language summary
Intra-hospital transport is a frequent procedure in the ICU, involving patients with the highest severity scores. Although some studies estimate the rate of adverse events to be around 33% during intra-hospital transport, including 4% of serious adverse events, the epidemiological data available is small, heterogeneous, and probably subject to methodological bias.
The aim of this study observational prospective observatoinal study is to determine:
* the different practices existing between ICUs ("practice survey")
* the occurrence of adverse events during intra-hospital transport provided by intensive care units (epidemiological study)
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients aged over 18 years old
* Hospitalized in ICU
* Requiring an intra-hospital transport (e.g imagery, operating room, etc) by the ICU team
* With a departure from ICU and arrival to ICU
Exclusion Criteria:
* Person under guardianship
* Protected Majors
* Already included in the study
* Transport for an ICU discharge in a medical or surgical ward
* Transport with another team than the ICU team
* Not affiliated to French social security
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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Incidence of adverse events during intra-hospital transport in critical ill patients managed by an ICU team
Timeframe: During the intra-intrahospital transport [maximum 3 hours]