ICU Survivors' brain health under the microscope
NCT ID NCT00392795
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study follows 826 ICU survivors to understand why some develop long-term thinking and memory problems. Researchers will look at factors like delirium and sedative use during the ICU stay. The goal is to find modifiable risks that could lead to better prevention and recovery strategies.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could identify which factors in the ICU cause long-term brain problems, pointing toward ways to prevent or treat them.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may only find associations, not causes, and results might not apply to all ICU patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Saint Thomas Hospital
Nashville, Tennessee, 37205, United States
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Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee, 37232, United States
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