ICU diary could ease caregiver burnout
NCT ID NCT07631260
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a constructive ICU diary can reduce stress, sleep problems, and fatigue in family caregivers of ICU patients on ventilators. About 142 caregivers will be invited to keep a diary during their loved one's ICU stay. Researchers will measure changes in sleep, fatigue, stress, and coping using standard questionnaires.
What this could mean
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Active substance
ICU diary
What this could lead to
If it works, this could give families a simple, low-cost tool to cope better during a loved one's ICU stay.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with no blinding, so results may be influenced by expectations. The diary may not reduce stress or sleep problems for everyone.
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Taichung Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation
Taichung, Not in USA, 427, Taiwan