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NCT04921631 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Integrated Supportive and Palliative Care for Older Adults in the ICU
A NA study of Critical Illness, sponsored by University of Pittsburgh.
- Active
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 1,400
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT04921631: Active NA study of Critical Illness, sponsored by University of Pittsburgh.
NCT04921631 is a NA study of Critical Illness that is active but no longer recruiting, run by University of Pittsburgh. The registered enrollment target is 1,400 participants, below the 3,123-participant average among 91 other Critical Illness trials with a reported enrollment target (55% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT04921631, a NA study of Critical Illness, is active but no longer recruiting, sponsored by University of Pittsburgh.
- ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 1,400 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
The National Academy of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health have called for urgent action to improve the care delivered to the nearly 1,000,000 older Americans who die in intensive care units (ICUs) annually, or survive with substantial impairments. These patients often die with distressing symptoms and may receive more invasive, life-prolonging treatment than they would choose for themselves. Moreover, their family members acting as surrogate decision makers often experience lasting psychological distress from the ICU experience. The investigators will conduct a randomized trial among 500 patients and 750 surrogates and up to 150 clinicians to determine whether early integration of specialty palliative care with standard critical care can improve outcomes for critically ill older patients at high risk of death or severe functional impairments and their family members.
Primary Outcome
12-item Patient Perceived Patient-Centeredness of Care Scale (PPPC), previously modified for use by surrogates, completed at 3-month telephone follow-up of surrogates.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Early Integration of Specialty Palliative Care with Critical Care
Study Locations (1)
Pennsylvania
- University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 1,400 participants |
| Start Date | 2021-06-28 |
| Est. Completion | 2026-05 |
| Phase | NA |
What the registry record for NCT04921631 still lists
NCT04921631 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. Its 1,400 participants enrollment target places it among the larger protocols in the corpus, below the 3,123-participant average among 91 other Critical Illness trials with a reported enrollment target (55% lower).
The record links to 1 condition, with Critical Illness appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Early Integration of Specialty Palliative Care with Critical Care is the first listed.
NCT04921631 reports a single indexed study location in Pennsylvania.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT04921631 about?
NCT04921631 is a clinical study titled "Integrated Supportive and Palliative Care for Older Adults in the ICU". The National Academy of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health have called for urgent action to improve the care delivered to the nearly 1,000,000 older Americans who die in intensive care units (ICUs) annually, or survive with substantial impairments. These patients often die with distressi...
What is the current status of trial NCT04921631?
This trial is currently active not recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 1,400 participants. The study started on 2021-06-28. Estimated completion is 2026-05.
What conditions does trial NCT04921631 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Critical Illness.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04921631?
The interventions under investigation include: Early Integration of Specialty Palliative Care with Critical Care (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04921631?
This trial is sponsored by University of Pittsburgh, which has 1,238 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT04921631 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Pennsylvania. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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