Life support decisions and quality of life after severe brain injury
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study looks at patients with severe brain injuries who were in the ICU in 2022. It explores how decisions about life-sustaining treatment affect their quality of life two years later.
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Who can take part
- You had a severe brain injury from a trauma, stroke, or infection.
- You were treated in a neurocritical care unit in 2022.
- You were followed up between April and August 2024, about two years after your ICU stay.
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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