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NCT05659485 Measuring Family Engagement in Care (The FAME Study)

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NCT ID NCT05659485
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Lady Davis Institute
Condition Family Engagement
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment 198 participants
Start Date 2023-01-31
Primary Completion 2025-12

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL

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What to Expect as a Participant

This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.

This trial targets 198 participants in total. It began in 2023-01-31 with a primary completion date of 2025-12.

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Brief Summary

There are currently no validated tools to specifically measure family engagement in the intensive care unit (ICU). To address this gap, an interdisciplinary team developed a novel instrument to measure family engagement in the ICU. This will be a prospective observational cohort with an embedded qualitative study to validate the FAMily Engagement (FAME) instrument in the ICU setting. This study will also evaluate the association between family activation, engagement, and family-centred outcomes, and exploring factors (age, relationship, sex, gender, race/ethnicity) that may influence family engagement in the ICU.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Family member of patient admitted to the intensive care units * Able to participate in English or French * Age 18 years old or older Exclusion Criteria: * ICU stays less than 24 hours * Another family member has already participated in the study

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Jillian Kifell, MSc

✉ jillian.kifell.ccomtl@ssss.gouv.qc.ca

📞 5143408222

Principal Investigator

Michael J Goldfarb, MD MSc

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Lady Davis Institute

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT05659485 clinical trial?

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

Is NCT05659485 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT05659485 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at jillian.kifell.ccomtl@ssss.gouv.qc.ca for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT05659485 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Calgary, Canada, Toronto, Canada, Montreal, Canada, Montreal, Canada and 2 additional locations.

Who is sponsoring the NCT05659485 clinical trial?

NCT05659485 is sponsored by Lady Davis Institute. The principal investigator is Michael J Goldfarb, MD MSc at Lady Davis Institute. The trial plans to enroll 198 participants.

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