Status:

COMPLETED

Testing a Novel Manual Communication System for Mechanically Ventilated ICU Patients

Lead Sponsor:

University of Massachusetts, Worcester

Collaborating Sponsors:

Brown University

Conditions:

Communication

Ventilation Therapy; Complications

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The objective of this study is to gather initial information about the testing of a novel manual communication system for mechanically ventilated Intensive Care Unit (ICU) subjects. This phase of the ...

Detailed Description

Intensive Care Unit (ICU) admissions constitute a major part of hospital activity and resource allocation, and the number of patient days in ICUs and on mechanical ventilation is increasing. More than...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • PHASE 1
  • Subjects who are awake, alert, and without clear evidence of delirium (GCS\>13) adult subjects in the Memorial and University ICUs are eligible for this study.
  • Both subjects who are able to speak and subjects who are unable to speak (due to intubation or tracheostomy) will be sought to be included in the study.
  • Eligible subjects must have a history of being able to understand and communicate in written and spoken English or Spanish.
  • Any subject who is capable of consent but cannot speak will provide consent by signing the consent form if possible, with a witness, who is not a member of the research team, present who will sign the appropriate section of the consent form.
  • PHASE 2
  • Subjects who are awake with a GCS\>10 (Motor 6, Verbal 1, Eye opening 3) adult subjects in the Memorial and University ICUs are eligible for this study.
  • Both subjects who are able to speak and subjects who are unable to speak (due to intubation or tracheostomy) will be sought to be included in the study.
  • Eligible subjects must have a history of being able to understand and communicate in written and spoken English or Spanish.
  • May enroll both adults capable of consent and cognitively impaired adults, who will provide assent, if possible, and will have consent given by their legally authorized representative.

Exclusion

  • PHASE 1/PHASE 2
  • Spanish-speaking individuals may be included in the study under the following conditions:
  • Spanish interpreter is available in person or by phone for the consent process.
  • The consent process is followed as outlined in question 30-31, depending on whether subject is able to speak or not at this time.
  • No other non-English-speaking subjects will be included in the study.
  • The following vulnerable populations will not be included in the study:
  • Pregnant women, non-adult individuals, prisoners.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 6 2016

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

August 20 2019

Estimated Enrollment :

27 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04105751

Start Date

September 6 2016

End Date

August 20 2019

Last Update

May 1 2023

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UMass Medical School

Worcester, Massachusetts, United States, 01655