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

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Parasomnias sleep disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Taichung Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation

    Taichung, Not in USA, 427, Taiwan