Evaluation of the Impact of Rehabilitation Strategies and Early Discharge After Respiratory Failure

Launched by HOSPITAL ISRAELITA ALBERT EINSTEIN · Mar 26, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how specific rehabilitation strategies and early discharge from the hospital can improve the recovery of patients who have experienced severe breathing problems due to suspected COVID-19. The goal is to see if these strategies can help patients feel better both in the short and long term, focusing on their quality of life after being treated in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), during their hospital stay, and after they go home.

To participate in the trial, you need to be at least 18 years old and required to stay in the ICU because of serious breathing issues related to COVID-19, which may include the use of a breathing machine. The trial is not yet recruiting participants, but it’s important to know that those with very serious underlying health conditions or communication challenges may not be eligible. If you join, you can expect to receive support and follow-ups through phone calls to help track your recovery progress.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Age of at least 18 years
• • 2. Need for ICU admission due to hypoxemic acute respiratory failure with suspected COVID-19
• • 3. Need for invasive mechanical ventilation.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Severe underlying disease with a life expectancy of less than 3 months;
• • 2. Absence of a responsible family member for cases of patients with communication difficulties (aphasia, severe cognitive impairment, non-native speakers of Portuguese);
• • 3. Absence of telephone contact;
• • 4. Participants already included in the study;
• • 5. Unavailability to carry out telephone follow-ups.