French ICUs under the microscope: how safe are they really?

NCT ID NCT02880826

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This completed study looked at how safety-focused the culture is in French intensive care units (ICUs). Researchers surveyed nearly 4,800 staff members to measure safety attitudes and linked them to how teams review serious medical errors. The goal was to understand current safety practices and identify areas for improvement. No treatments or devices were tested.

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 could help hospitals improve safety practices and reduce errors in intensive care units.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It only measures current practices and does not test any intervention to improve safety.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Emergencies

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHU de Nantes

    Nantes, 44093, France