The Family Perspectives Project Pilot Trial
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study looks at how to improve communication between families and the care team when a loved one is on a breathing machine in the intensive care unit. It may help families feel more supported and involved in care decisions.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older and are in the medical ICU at Cedars-Sinai.
- You have been on a breathing machine for more than 24 hours and are expected to need it for at least 3 days.
- You have a family member or close friend who can make decisions for you and speaks English.
- You are not expected to pass away within the next day, and you are not on comfort-only care.
- You were not dependent on a breathing machine before this hospital stay, and you do not have certain muscle or nerve conditions like Guillain-Barre or muscular dystrophy.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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