New therapy aims to help ICU survivors recover mind and body
NCT ID NCT03431493
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This pilot study tested whether a therapy that combines behavioral activation for depression with physical rehabilitation is feasible for survivors of acute respiratory failure. Fifty-two adults who had been on life support in the ICU received home visits and phone calls from therapists over several weeks. The goal was to see if this approach could be delivered successfully and might improve both mental and physical recovery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
Behavioral activation and rehabilitation therapy delivered via telephone and home visits
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could provide a practical way to help ICU survivors recover both mentally and physically after a serious illness.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study focused on feasibility, not effectiveness. The intervention may not show clear benefits in larger trials.
Disclaimer
Read more
Show less
This is a summary of
the original study
.
Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for RESPIRATORY INSUFFICIENCY are added.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Show contact details
Enter your email to view the contact information for this study.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Locations
-
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, Maryland, 21205, United States