New study tests if a score can help ICU doctors predict who will survive a year on a ventilator

NCT ID NCT06452797

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Rush University Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether giving ICU doctors a special score (ProVent-14) helps them better predict if a patient on a breathing machine for two weeks will survive for a year. About 238 doctors and nurses will participate, each caring for a patient on a ventilator. The goal is to see if the score makes predictions more accurate, which could improve communication with families and end-of-life decisions.

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 doctors make more accurate predictions about long-term outcomes for patients on breathing machines, leading to better-informed care decisions.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. The scoring tool may not improve accuracy, and results may not apply to all ICU settings.

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MECHANICAL VENTILATION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Rush Oak Park Hospital
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

Oak Park, Illinois, 60304, United States
Rush University Medical Center
RECRUITING

Chicago, Illinois, 60612, United States
University of North Carolina
RECRUITING

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599, United States

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