New ICU checklist aims to make final moments more comfortable
NCT ID NCT05861323
First seen Feb 01, 2026 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 21 times
Summary
This study tests a simple checklist called CMOT (Comfort Measures Only Time Out) for ICU teams. The goal is to reduce distress in patients when breathing machines are removed at the end of life. Researchers will enroll 184 patients and their care teams across four ICUs to see if the checklist is practical and helpful.
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Beth Israel Deaconess Medical center
Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
Comfort Measures Only Time Out (CMOT) checklist protocol
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a simple, structured way for ICU teams to reduce patient distress during end-of-life care.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early feasibility study with no control group. The checklist may not reduce distress in practice, and results may not apply to all ICUs.
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