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NCT06574672 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

Embedded Palliative Care in the MICU

A NA study of Quality of Life and Critical Illness, sponsored by Washington University School of Medicine.

Recruiting
Registry status
NA
Development phase
2,600
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT06574672 is a NA study of Quality of Life and Critical Illness that is actively recruiting participants, run by Washington University School of Medicine. The registered enrollment target is 2,600 participants, above the 428-participant average among 107 other Quality of Life trials with a reported enrollment target (507% higher). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT06574672, a NA study of Quality of Life and Critical Illness, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by Washington University School of Medicine.

RECRUITING
Registry status
NA
Development phase
2,600 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

The goal of this study is to investigate whether embedding a hospice and palliative care practitioner within a medical intensive care unit will improve patient outcomes and healthcare usage. The practitioner will work solely within the medical intensive care units and offer timely as well as proactive consultations based on clinical criteria and estimated mortality risk. The study team will compare patients seen by the practitioner to patients in an adjacent ICU and historical patients to determine whether patient care is improved by this intervention.

Interventions

  • OTHER Embedded Hospice and Palliative Care Practitioner
  • OTHER Embedded Hospice and Palliative Care Practitioner (Group Effect)
  • OTHER None (Historical)

Study Locations (1)

Missouri

  • Barnes Jewish Hospital - St Louis

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 2,600 participants
Start Date 2024-07-29
Est. Completion 2027-06
Phase NA

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT06574672

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT06574672 describes a study currently listed as recruiting, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 2,600 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, above the 428-participant average among 107 other Quality of Life trials with a reported enrollment target (507% higher). The listed sponsor is Washington University School of Medicine, which has 1,502 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 3 conditions, with Quality of Life appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 3 interventions - of which Embedded Hospice and Palliative Care Practitioner is the first listed.

NCT06574672 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Missouri.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT06574672 about?

NCT06574672 is a clinical study titled "Embedded Palliative Care in the MICU". The goal of this study is to investigate whether embedding a hospice and palliative care practitioner within a medical intensive care unit will improve patient outcomes and healthcare usage. The practitioner will work solely within the medical intensive care units and offer timely as well as proacti...

What is the current status of trial NCT06574672?

This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 2,600 participants. The study started on 2024-07-29. Estimated completion is 2027-06.

What conditions does trial NCT06574672 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Quality of Life, Critical Illness, End of Life.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06574672?

The interventions under investigation include: Embedded Hospice and Palliative Care Practitioner (OTHER), Embedded Hospice and Palliative Care Practitioner (Group Effect) (OTHER), None (Historical) (OTHER).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06574672?

This trial is sponsored by Washington University School of Medicine, which has 1,502 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT06574672 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Missouri. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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