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NCT06574672 Embedded Palliative Care in the MICU

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NCT ID NCT06574672
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Washington University School of Medicine
Condition Critical Illness
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 2,600 participants
Start Date 2024-07-29
Primary Completion 2026-06

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Embedded Hospice and Palliative Care PractitionerEmbedded Hospice and Palliative Care Practitioner (Group Effect)None (Historical)

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 2,600 participants in total. It began in 2024-07-29 with a primary completion date of 2026-06.

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Brief Summary

The goal of this study is to investigate whether embedding a hospice and palliative care practitioner within a medical intensive care unit will improve patient outcomes and healthcare usage. The practitioner will work solely within the medical intensive care units and offer timely as well as proactive consultations based on clinical criteria and estimated mortality risk. The study team will compare patients seen by the practitioner to patients in an adjacent ICU and historical patients to determine whether patient care is improved by this intervention.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Patients admitted to the medical intensive care units at a tertiary referral center * Patients must be at least 18 years of age Exclusion Criteria: * None

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Stephen Chi, MD

✉ chis@wustl.edu

📞 314-273-6176

Principal Investigator

Stephen Chi, MD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Washington University School of Medicine

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06574672 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Critical Illness. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT06574672 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06574672 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at chis@wustl.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT06574672 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at St Louis, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT06574672 clinical trial?

NCT06574672 is sponsored by Washington University School of Medicine. The principal investigator is Stephen Chi, MD at Washington University School of Medicine. The trial plans to enroll 2,600 participants.

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