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.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHU de Nantes
Nantes, 44093, France
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