ICU Survivors' dementia risk tracked for 12 years in landmark study

NCT ID NCT04305600

First seen Mar 21, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 5 times

Summary

This study follows 567 ICU patients to see how their brain function changes over up to 12 years. Researchers use brain scans, spinal fluid, and brain donation to find out who develops dementia and why. The goal is to learn what causes long-term thinking and memory problems after critical illness.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Rush University Medical Center

    Chicago, Illinois, 60612, United States

  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    Nashville, Tennessee, 37203, United States

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