What do seniors need after ICU? new study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT06006000

First seen Jun 19, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study follows 350 older adults (65+) who return home after an ICU stay to see what help they still need with daily activities. Researchers will track disabilities, hospital readmissions, and deaths over six months. The goal is to identify gaps in care so better programs can be designed to help seniors recover fully.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • Yale New Haven Hospital

    RECRUITING

    New Haven, Connecticut, 06520, United States

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 point toward better support programs to help older adults recover function after a critical illness.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It only identifies needs and barriers, so it won't directly improve health outcomes.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Critical Illness

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