Recovering after breathing support: a self-help program
Part of Lungs & breathing, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a self-management program to help people who felt anxious after being on a breathing machine in the ICU. It aims to improve emotional recovery and quality of life.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 or older
- You speak English and can communicate clearly
- You were on a breathing machine for more than 24 hours
- You are expected to stay in the hospital for at least 7 more days
- You are awake and alert, not confused
- You have felt anxious since leaving the ICU
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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