Talking it out in the ICU may stop PTSD after heart surgery
NCT ID NCT07632131
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests a simple talking therapy for heart surgery patients while they are still in the ICU. The therapy uses a visitor book with photos and family messages to help patients process stressful memories. Researchers hope this can prevent posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after discharge. The trial will include 100 adults and compare those who get the therapy plus usual care to those who get usual care alone.
What this could mean
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Active substance
ICU-based preventive narrative exposure intervention (a guided talking therapy using a visitor book with photos and family messages)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a simple, low-cost way to prevent PTSD in heart surgery patients during their ICU stay.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 100 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The intervention is behavioral and depends on patient engagement, which may vary.
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The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University
RECRUITINGFuzhou, Fujian, 35005, China
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