Emotional support for family decision-makers in the ICU
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests a program to help family members who make decisions for critically ill patients cope with stress and improve their emotional well-being.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are at least 18 years old
- You are the legally recognized decision-maker for a patient in the ICU
- The patient is 35 or older
- The patient is unable to make their own decisions
- The patient is expected to stay in the ICU for at least another day
- You can speak and understand English and use a tablet
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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