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Embedded Palliative Care in the MICU

Washington University School of Medicine
NCT IDNCT06574672ClinicalTrials.gov data as of Apr 2026
Target enrollment

2,600

Study length

about 2.9 years

Ages

18+

Locations

1 site in MO

About this study

This trial is testing if having a hospice and palliative care practitioner embedded in the medical intensive care unit (MICU) improves patient outcomes. The practitioner will provide consultations to patients based on their clinical condition and estimated risk of death. It compares patients who receive these consultations with those who don't, as well as historical data, to see if this intervention leads to better care.

Based on ClinicalTrials.gov records.

What participants do

  • 1.Embedded Hospice and Palliative Care Practitioner
  • 2.Embedded Hospice and Palliative Care Practitioner (Group Effect)
  • 3.None (Historical)
Primary goalICU Length of Stay

Participation effort

Estimated from trial records. Details can vary by site.

Time + visits
Low3%
Logistics
Moderate50%

Logistics difficulty varies by site location and availability.

Trial highlights

Treatment details

Auto-extracted from trial records to preview treatments and outcomes.

Endpoints

Primary: ICU Length of Stay

Secondary: 30-Day Mortality, Hospital Length of Stay, Hospital Mortality, Length of Stay Index (Vizient), Operating cost in dollars, including departmental breakdown