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Consequences of At-risk Alcohol Consumption in ICU Patients

Completed
Conditions
Alcoholism
Alcohol Abuse
Registration Number
NCT03565016
Lead Sponsor
Nantes University Hospital
Brief Summary

At-risk drinking is known to cause a high incidence of alcohol withdrawal syndrome which has a high impact on morbidity and mortality.

Detailed Description

Alcohol-use disorder has a significant impact on morbidity in surgical intensive care units and is known to cause alcohol withdrawal syndrome which mortality can reach 50% if left untreated. The aim of the study was to assess the impact of alcohol use disorder on one-year mortality and adverse ICU outcomes such as agitation in a Medical Intensive Care Unit.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
150
Inclusion Criteria
  • All consecutive patients aged 18 years old or more admitted in ICU
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Exclusion Criteria
  • No exclusion criteria
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Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
One-Year MortalityThe primary outcome measure was assessed at one year after ICU discharge

Assessment of mortality at one year after ICU discharge

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Nantes University Hospital

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Nantes, France

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