ICU survivors face driving challenges: new study seeks answers
NCT ID NCT04272684
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how a stay in intensive care affects a person's ability to drive safely. It involved 40 adults who had been on a breathing machine for at least 3 days. Researchers used a driving assessment to find out what difficulties people face and whether the test is practical for helping them return to driving.
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Guys and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust
London, London, SE1 9RT, United Kingdom
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