Spiritual care trial for ICU patients on a breathing machine
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests a spiritual care strategy to help reduce anxiety, depression, or stress in critically ill patients who have been on a breathing machine (mechanical ventilator) for at least 3 days and are now awake and alert. If you qualify, you may receive extra support focused on your spiritual needs during your ICU stay.
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Who can take part
- You have been on a breathing machine (ventilator) for at least 72 hours.
- You are currently in the intensive care unit (ICU).
- You are fully awake and alert (Glasgow Coma Score of 15) when being screened.
- You have not needed a breathing machine during a hospital stay in the last 2 months.
- You do not have a brain or nerve condition, or a serious vision or hearing problem.
- This is your first time in the ICU during this hospital stay, and you are expected to live more than 6 months.
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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