CRITICAL CARE, INTENSIVE CARE

This study tests whether giving ICU patients lower-salt intravenous fluids can reduce the number of days they need life support like ventilators or dialysis. About 640 critically ill adults will be randomly assigned to receive either standard saline or lower-salt fluids. The main…

This pilot study looks at whether a telehealth program can help family members of ICU survivors cope with anxiety, depression, and PTSD. About 150 participants will use an online platform and have health check-ins. The goal is to see if this approach is practical and helpful for …

This study compares two common painkillers, fentanyl and hydromorphone, in patients who need a breathing machine in the ICU. The goal is to see if one leads to better outcomes, like using less pain medication overall and improving recovery. About 300 adults will take part, and th…

This study tests a new high-tech device that uses eye-tracking to help patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) who are on breathing machines communicate. Many of these patients are awake but cannot speak because of a tube in their throat, which can be frustrating and scary. The…

This study looks at whether allowing family members to take part in daily ICU rounds (when doctors and nurses discuss the patient's care) improves how engaged families feel. About 194 family members of ICU patients across 6 Canadian hospitals will be involved. The goal is to see …

This study watches 150 ICU patients who need help removing extra fluid. Doctors will record how fast fluid is removed and whether patients have problems like low blood pressure. The goal is to find the safest and most effective approach for each patient.

This study observes how different hospitals help intensive care unit (ICU) patients start moving early. The goal is to see which types of movement (like sitting up or walking) lead to better physical function and quality of life. Researchers will follow 6,000 adults from around t…

This study looks at the medical records of 7,000 adults who spent at least 5 days in the intensive care unit (ICU). The goal is to find patterns among those who stay for more than 10-14 days, a condition called Persistent Critical Illness. By grouping patients based on their heal…

This study aims to create a new scoring system to better predict which pregnant or recently postpartum women in the intensive care unit (ICU) are at risk of dying. Researchers will collect routine medical data from 130 participants to see if a pregnancy-adjusted score works bette…