Can better talk save lives? new study tests ICU communication tool
NCT ID NCT05780918
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 07, 2026 · Updated 30 times
Summary
This study tests a tool called Best Case/Worst Case-ICU to help doctors talk with families about treatment options for older adults (50+) with serious injuries in the ICU. Researchers will follow about 4,500 patients, 1,500 family members, and 1,600 doctors across 8 hospitals to see if the tool improves communication quality and reduces stress for doctors. The goal is to make sure families feel heard and understand what to expect.
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Locations
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Froedtert Hospital - Medical College of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53226, United States
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Grady Memorial Hospital - Morehouse School of Medicine
Atlanta, Georgia, 30314, United States
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Harborview Medical Center - University of Washington
Seattle, Washington, 98195, United States
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Lehigh Valley Health Network
Allentown, Pennsylvania, 18103, United States
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Rhode Island Hospital - Brown University
Providence, Rhode Island, 02912, United States
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Shock Trauma - University of Maryland Medical Center
Baltimore, Maryland, 20742, United States
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University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama, 35294, United States
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University of California Davis Medical Center
Davis, California, 95616, United States
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