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Improving Needs Among Older Adults

Duke University
NCT IDNCT06588556ClinicalTrials.gov data as of Apr 2026
Target enrollment

350

Study length

about 3.3 years

Ages

18+

Locations

4 sites in AL, NC, NY +1

About this study

This trial is testing if a mobile app called ICUconnect helps improve palliative care needs for older adults in the ICU compared to usual care. The goal is to see if this intervention improves their well-being and makes it easier for families to provide support.

Based on ClinicalTrials.gov records.

What participants do

  • 1.Participate in ICUconnect
  • 2.Usual care
Primary goalNeeds; Existential Concerns; Symptoms; and Therapeutic Interaction (NEST) Scale Total Score

Participation effort

Estimated from trial records. Details can vary by site.

Time + visits
Low5%
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: Needs; Existential Concerns; Symptoms; and Therapeutic Interaction (NEST) Scale Total Score

Secondary: Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-Item scale (GAD-7), Patient Health Questionnaire 9-Item scale (PHQ-9), Post-Traumatic Stress Symptom (PTSS) inventory