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Inside the ICU: how muslim families decide on life support

NCT ID NCT07243041

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study observes how intensive care doctors discuss do-not-resuscitate (DNAR) orders with families of critically ill Muslim patients. Researchers will survey doctors after each conversation to understand what helps or hinders these difficult talks. No patients or families are contacted directly. The goal is to improve communication and end-of-life care in Muslim-majority hospitals.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to better training for doctors and more culturally sensitive end-of-life care in Muslim communities.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It only gathers opinions and data, so it won't directly change patient outcomes.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 320 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Nov 2025

Expected to finish

Oct 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Adult ICU patients (≥18 years) for whom a code status discussion regarding Do Not Attempt Resuscitation (DNAR) occurs during the study period (November 2025 to October 2027). Participating ICU physicians will complete a structured post-discussion questionnaire. Limited retrospective patient data will be extracted from the electronic medical record to characterize clinical context, ICU course, and outcomes. The study includes all eligible ICU physicians involved in these discussions who consent to participate.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * ICU physicians (residents, fellows, assistant consultants, or consultants) involved in direct patient care * ICU physicians who conduct code status or Do Not Attempt Resuscitation (DNAR) discussions with patients' families during ICU admission * Willingness of ICU physicians to participate voluntarily by completing a post-goals-of-care discussion questionnaire * Adult patients (≥18 years) admitted to the ICU during the study period for whom a code status discussion occurred Exclusion Criteria: * ICU physicians who decline participation * Code status discussions involving patients younger than 18 years of age * Discussions in which the physician was not directly involved

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Decision making, shared End of life care MUSLIM Physician experiences and family communication during dnar code status discussions in adult icu patients

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center

    RECRUITING

    Jeddah, Mecca Region, 21499, Saudi Arabia

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