ICUConnect 2 RCT (Support for Families of ICU Patients)

Purpose of this Study

We are doing this study to test a needs assessment system that is designed to help care providers in the intensive care unit (ICU) support and connect better with the family members of patients who are in the ICU. We want to improve upon the support we are able to give family members when a loved one is hospitalized in the ICU.

Who Can Participate?

Eligibility

Family members of adult ICU patients who have been on life support for at least 2 days. For more information, contact the study team at icuconnect@duke.edu or 919-684-8914.

Age Range

18-110

Sex/Genders

Male (cisgender)
Female (cisgender)
Non-binary or gender fluid
Transgender male
Transgender female
Looking for Healthy Participants
No

What is Involved?

Description

If you choose to join this study, you will be able to participate using an application on your computer, phone, or other mobile device. We will send you surveys to fill out for 1 week while your family member is still in the hospital. We will then send follow-up surveys 1 and 3 months later. Compensation is provided for your time.

Locations

Duke University Hospital
Duke Regional Hospital

Visit Timing

Weekdays
Weekends
Evenings

Compensation

Yes

Spanish Materials Available

Yes

Study Details

Full Title

Improving needs among older adults: the ICUconnect 2 primary palliative care RCT

Principal Investigator

Christopher
Cox

Protocol Number

PRO00116128

NCT ID

NCT06588556

Enrollment Status

Pending Open to Enrollment