A Multi-center, Cluster Superiority study of a Guideline-based Family Support Intervention in Intensive Care Units

Based on the public registry summary, this study is trying to understand: Background: Family members of critically ill patients face considerable uncertainty and distress during their close other's intensive care unit (ICU) stay, with about 20-60% of family members experiencing post-traumatic distress post-ICU. Guidelines recommend structured family. The study team can confirm the exact objective and what it means for you.

This appears to be a behavioral / psychological / psychosocial study involving Family Support Intervention (FSI). Phase is mainly useful to check for medication studies and some device studies.

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.

You may take part in sessions or exercises related to habits, thoughts, emotions, or behaviors. The listed study locations suggest that at least part of participation may involve a physical site. Ask whether some steps can be done remotely.

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.

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.

This study is sponsored by Rahel Naef, which appears to be unknown or unclear. 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.

The registry indicates that this study is completed. It may still be useful for understanding the research, but you are unlikely to be able to join. The registry lists an estimated enrollment of 885 participants.