ICU

This study tests if a computer-based brain training program can help people who survived a stay in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) recover their thinking and memory skills. Many ICU survivors experience long-term cognitive problems similar to dementia. The study will involve 160 ad…

This study tests a new sedative called remimazolam for people in the ICU who need a breathing tube after oral or facial surgery. It compares remimazolam to two standard sedatives, propofol and midazolam, to see if it works just as well and helps patients wake up faster. The trial…

This study explores whether virtual reality (VR) can help patients in the cardiothoracic ICU move their arms and feel less anxious or lonely. Thirty adults who have been in the ICU for at least three days with limited mobility will use VR games that involve dancing or hitting obj…

This study tests a comfort care bundle for ICU patients. The bundle includes physical, emotional, and environmental support from nurses. 88 patients in Turkey will either get standard care or the comfort bundle. The goal is to see if it improves comfort and vital signs.

This observational study of 16,000 ICU patients aims to find if age- and sex-specific blood lactate levels better predict death risk than the current standard threshold. Researchers will analyze hospital data from 2016-2024, focusing on sepsis patients. The goal is to improve ear…

This study looks at whether a fast, automatic eye test can predict delirium (sudden confusion) in intensive care patients who need a breathing machine. Delirium is common and serious, but current screening methods take time and training. Researchers will measure pupil reactions i…

This study follows 432 adults who were in the ICU after a traumatic injury or burn. Researchers want to see if and why patients develop long-term problems with memory, thinking, and daily function. By tracking cognitive skills and inflammation over time, they hope to uncover link…

This study tests a new interactive multimedia program designed to teach ICU nurses about chemotherapy drug administration. Fifty nurses at a medical center in southern Taiwan will use the system for about 30 minutes and complete tests before and after to see if their knowledge an…