Understanding long-term critical illness
This study looks closely at patients who stay in the ICU for 5 days or more to understand why some people recover more slowly. It may help doctors find better ways to support you during and after a long ICU stay.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have been in the intensive care unit (ICU) for at least 5 days.
- You are still in the ICU because you need ongoing care, not because a regular hospital bed is unavailable.
- You have survived the first few days of your illness.
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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