New study aims to improve ICU care for patients on breathing machines

NCT ID NCT06042621

First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 22 times

Summary

This study looks at a care approach called a time-limited trial (TLT) for patients in the ICU who need a breathing machine. Doctors, patients, and families agree to try treatments for a set time, then check if the patient is recovering. The goal is to find the best way to use TLTs to reduce time in the ICU and improve experiences for families and staff. About 7,800 adults on breathing machines and their family decision-makers will take part.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital

    Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States

  • Penn Presbyterian Medical Center

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

  • UnityPoint Health - Meriter Hospital

    Madison, Wisconsin, 53715, United States

  • University of Wisconsin-Madison

    Madison, Wisconsin, 53792, United States

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