Effectiveness of enhanced communication by brochure, website and posters in Critical Illness; Stress Disorders, Traumatic, Acute; PTSD
This study has an unknown status in Italy. It is testing enhanced communication by brochure, website and posters for Critical Illness; Stress Disorders, Traumatic, Acute; PTSD.
Key information made simple
What is this study testing?
This study is testing whether Enhanced communication by brochure, website and posters may be useful for adults experiencing ptsd.
What would participation involve?
Participants may take part in Enhanced communication by brochure, website and posters, complete questionnaires or follow-up assessments, attend study visits with the research team. The protocol may also involve randomization, placebo, or a comparison group. The registry lists locations in Italy.
Who is it mainly for?
This study appears to be mainly for adults with ptsd.
What should you check before joining?
Ask about how many sessions are required and who delivers them, whether there is placebo, randomization, or a comparison group, how many visits or travel steps are needed, the exact eligibility criteria.
Your next step
The official record does not clearly describe the visit format, so the practical details are best checked directly in the source. Participation appears to involve study activities and follow-up chosen by the research team. The main fit and exclusions are best confirmed in the eligibility section of the official record. The phase details are not clearly stated here.
Questions to ask before joining
- What are the exact eligibility criteria, and what could exclude someone?
- How many visits, assessments, or follow-ups are expected, and over what period?
- What risks, side effects, practical burdens, or alternatives should be understood first?
- Who should be contacted to confirm locations, timing, compensation, and next steps?
Things to check before joining
- Recruitment status
- Unknown
- Estimated enrollment
- 2,100
- Sponsor
- University of Milan
- Sponsor type
- University
- Study type
- Behavioral
- Intervention type
- Psychotherapy / behavioral intervention
- Study phase
- Not clearly listed
- Locations
- Italy
- Age range
- Over 18 Years
- Official registry ID
- NCT03438175
- Official title
- Randomized, Multicenter, Before-after Study for a Large-scale Evaluation of the Effectiveness of a Multitasking Intervention to Improve the Communication Towards Families of Critically Ill Patients
- Official source
- Official registry link
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Questions about this study
What is this study trying to understand?
Based on the public registry summary, this study is trying to understand: The admission of a loved one in an ICU is a hard experience for family members. They frequently feel fear and grief, develop anxiety and depression symptoms, or even show some behaviors as this event was a real traumatic one, like hyper-arousal, avoidance and intrusion in the. The study team can confirm the exact objective and what it means for you.
What is a behavioral study?
This appears to be a behavioral / psychological / psychosocial study involving Enhanced communication by brochure, website and posters. Phase is mainly useful to check for medication studies and some device studies.
Who might this study be for?
This study may concern people with ptsd; age range: Over 18 Years. The criteria appear strict, but you should not assume you are eligible. The study team must confirm diagnosis, age, exclusions, available locations, and next steps.
Does a loved one or caregiver need to be involved?
The public registry appears to mention a loved one, caregiver, or family involvement. Ask whether that person must participate, provide information, attend visits, or simply be available if needed. The study team must confirm what is required.
Could this study affect my mood, habits, motivation, or stress?
Behavioral studies can involve habits, emotions, motivation, stress, sleep, or ways of thinking. Ask whether the intervention could affect your mood or stress, and who to contact if you feel worse. For any mental health study, also ask who to contact if you feel worse, whether participation may affect current treatment, whether you can stop, and who confirms eligibility.
Will I need to travel or attend in-person visits?
The listed study locations suggest that at least part of participation may involve a physical site. Ask which sites are open, how many visits are expected, whether any steps can be done remotely, and whether travel costs or compensation are listed.
Who is behind this study?
This study is sponsored by University of Milan, which appears to be a university. If available, it can be useful to check the sponsor website, collaborators, investigator affiliation, and the official registry before deciding. HopeStage does not judge the quality of a sponsor or researcher, but helps you identify what to verify.
Can I still join this study?
The recruitment status is not clearly listed. Check the official registry or contact the study team. The registry lists an estimated enrollment of 2,100 participants.
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