ICU Diary Help for Caregiver Sleep and Stress
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether keeping a diary about your loved one's ICU stay helps you sleep better, feel less tired, and manage stress. You would be a family member or caregiver of someone on a breathing machine in the intensive care unit.
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Who can take part
- You are a caregiver (family member or close person) for a patient in the ICU
- Your loved one has been on a ventilator (breathing machine) for at least 48 hours
- You do not have a history of sleep problems before this 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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