Memory and awareness after ICU: understanding moments of disconnect
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial studies episodes of lost or altered consciousness that some people experience after a long stay in the ICU. It aims to understand how these episodes affect memory and recovery.
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Who can take part
- You stayed in the intensive care unit (ICU) for 7 days or longer
- You had an episode where you lost consciousness (from medicine or another cause)
- You speak French
- You are not currently confused or delirious
- You do not have a long-term disorder of consciousness
- You can hear, see, and communicate without major difficulty
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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