Do 'Do not Resuscitate' orders raise death risk in ICUs? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT06373068

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Karolinska Institutet Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study analyzes data from 1500 ICU patients to see if having a resuscitation order other than 'full code' is linked to a higher risk of death. Researchers will use statistical models to account for factors like age, sex, and frailty. The goal is to understand if the order itself, rather than the patient's condition, plays a role in outcomes.

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 study could help doctors better understand how resuscitation orders affect patient outcomes, potentially leading to improved communication and decision-making in ICUs.
What could go wrong: This is a retrospective study, meaning it looks back at past data and cannot prove cause and effect. The results may be influenced by factors not fully accounted for, and the findings may not apply to all ICU settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Critical Illness

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CRITICAL ILLNESS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Karolinska Institute

Stockholm, 11883, Sweden

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