Status:

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Improving Survivorship for Critically Ill Patients Aged 65 and Over

Lead Sponsor:

Australian and New Zealand Intensive Care Research Centre

Conditions:

Critical Illness

Recovery Outcomes

Eligibility:

All Genders

65+ years

Phase:

PHASE3

Brief Summary

IMPROVE-65 is a randomised control trial designed specifically for people aged over 65 who have survived critical illness. It aims to support patients and general practitioners by providing timely, pe...

Detailed Description

Critical illness and intensive care unit (ICU) admissions represent significant life events that carry substantial risks for long-term health consequences. An estimated 50% of Australians will be admi...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Was admitted to ICU for at least 48 hours
  • is aged 65 years or older at the time of hospital admission
  • Is alive and ready for hospital discharge
  • Is expected to survive for 6 months beyond hospital discharge (e.g. not discharged on palliative care)
  • Has new disability at hospital discharge measured using the global disability scale

Exclusion

  • Is not expected to reside in Australia for 3 months following randomisation.
  • Is not expected to be living at home within 2 weeks of acute hospital discharge (e.g. prolonged inpatient rehabilitation)
  • Is unable to identify a GP or GP clinic and/or are unable or unwilling to attend a GP appointment scheduled by the recovery navigator.
  • Has an existing recovery or nurse navigator as part of their routine clinical care to assist with planning their care after hospital discharge

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

November 1 2025

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

February 1 2028

Estimated Enrollment :

300 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT07175961

Start Date

November 1 2025

End Date

February 1 2028

Last Update

September 19 2025

Active Locations (2)

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Cabrini Hospital Malvern

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 3144

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Monash Health

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 3168