Can a simple timeline cut unnecessary ICU suffering?
NCT ID NCT04181294
First seen Nov 21, 2025 · Last updated May 24, 2026 · Updated 25 times
Summary
This study tested a communication approach called time-limited trials for 209 critically-ill patients with advanced medical illnesses. Doctors and families agreed on a set period to try ICU treatments and then check if the patient improved. The goal was to see if this method could reduce the length and intensity of treatments that are unlikely to help, without changing death rates.
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Locations
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Harbor UCLA Medical Center
Torrance, California, 90509, United States
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Los Angeles County-University of Southern California Medical Center
Los Angeles, California, 90033, United States
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Olive View Medical Center
Sylmar, California, 91342, United States
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