NCT07035951 The VIP3 (Very Old Intensive Care Patients) Study: Family Involvement in Treatment Decisions for Old ICU Patients
| NCT ID | NCT07035951 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | St George's, University of London |
| Condition | Family Members |
| Study Type | OBSERVATIONAL |
| Enrollment | 2,000 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-06-16 |
| Primary Completion | 2027-06-01 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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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 2,000 participants in total. It began in 2025-06-16 with a primary completion date of 2027-06-01.
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Brief Summary
The demographics of the global population is changing with increasing numbers of elderly and co-morbid patients. As a result, more elderly patients will be admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), which will bring several ethical challenges. It is for this reason the investigators have chosen to focus on this historically neglected and important patient population. Little is known about how family meetings are implemented in ICUs in Europe and other parts of the world. However, these meetings contribute to building trust between the family and the ICU team. They are a crucial component for planning and conducting a time limited trials as they provide the opportunity for shared-decision making with the ICU team and with other stakeholders. The investigators plan to determine the current practice of communication between ICU staff and patients and their relatives. The investigators expect to find a substantial variation in approaches to family meetings. This information may then help design and further investigate targeted interventions enabling shared decision-making focused on family and patient values. The investigators research aim is to to investigate whether Family meetings are used in ICUs across Europe and other regions and, if so, how they are conducted and the influence on patient-centred outcome measures.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of participating centres * Age 75 years and above * Expected Length of stay (LOS) \> 3 days Exclusion Criteria: * Refusal to participate * Limitation of treatment upon ICU arrival (other than Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation-CPR) * Planned admission
Contact & Investigator
Susannah Leaver, PhD FRCP FICM
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
St George's Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07035951 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 75 Years or older, studying Family Members. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07035951 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07035951 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at vip3.study@stgeorges.nhs.uk for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07035951 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at London, United Kingdom.
Who is sponsoring the NCT07035951 clinical trial?
NCT07035951 is sponsored by St George's, University of London. The principal investigator is Susannah Leaver, PhD FRCP FICM at St George's Hospital. The trial plans to enroll 2,000 participants.