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Prediction of Functional Outcomes From Chronic Critical Illness

Completed
Conditions
Prolonged Mechanical Ventilation
Chronic Critical Illness
Registration Number
NCT03159208
Lead Sponsor
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Brief Summary

The purpose of the study is to establish clinical determinants of poor cognitive and physical functional outcome of CCI patients so that the investigators may develop and validate a multi-dimensional clinical prediction model to more effectively inform decision making earlier in the course of the ICU care. The investigators hypothesize that multiple premorbid and acute factors measured early in the course of CCI will have strong independent associations with functional recovery. The investigators further hypothesize that social and economic factors are associated with long-term functional outcomes independent of the acute clinical problems.

Detailed Description

A substantial number of critically ill patients experience persistent organ failure leading to chronic critical illness (CCI). The majority of these patients die within a year, and many survivors must cope with long-term physical and cognitive limitations that are often severe. Survival with severe physical and cognitive dysfunction is a significant clinical, emotional, and economic burden in this population, but little is known about which patients are at highest risk for physical and cognitive dysfunction. Moreover, although long-term mortality in CCI can be reliably estimated with a validated mortality prediction model, there is currently no validated method to predict long-term functional disability for purposes of shared decision-making and resource planning. In order to address these gaps in knowledge, the investigators will conduct a multi-center prospective cohort study that measures clinical and premorbid risk factors for long-term physical and cognitive dysfunction in CCI. Using these risk factors, the investigators will construct a multi-outcome prognostic model for survival with severe physical or cognitive dysfunction to facilitate shared decision-making and resource planning. Additionally, the investigators will identify independent social and economic variables that are risk factors for long-term survival and functional disability.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
589
Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Proportion of Patients who Survive with Severe Cognitive Disability12 months

Severe Cognitive Disability defined by the Informant Questionnaire on Cognitive Delay (IQCODE) average score of greater than 3.44 (range 0-5, 5 being worse) and, when available, the Telephone Montreal Cognitive Assessment (T-MoCA) score of less than 17 (Range 0-22, 0 being worse). Severity of Cognitive Delay will be confirmed with a Functional Activities Questionnaire (FAQ) score of greater than 8 (Range 0-30, 30 being worst).

Proportion of patients who die within one year12 months

Confirmed dead at 1-year follow up.

Proportion of Patients who Survive with Severe Physical and Cognitive Disability12 months

Severe Physical Disability defined by requiring assistance with 4 of 6 or more Activities of Daily Living (ADLs). Severe Cognitive Disability defined by the Informant Questionnaire on Cognitive Delay (IQCODE) average score of greater than 3.44 (range 0-5, 5 being worse) and, when available, the Telephone Montreal Cognitive Assessment (T-MoCA) score of less than 17 (Range 0-22, 0 being worse). Severity of Cognitive Delay will be confirmed with a Functional Activities Questionnaire (FAQ) score of greater than 8 (Range 0-30, 30 being worst).

Proportion of Patients who Survive with Severe Physical Disability12 months

Severe Physical Disability defined by requiring assistance with 4 of 6 or more Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).

Proportion of Patients who Survive with No Severe Functional Disability12 months

No severe physical disability is indicated by requiring assistance with 3 or fewer Activities of Daily Living (ADLs). No Severe Cognitive Disability is defined by the Informant Questionnaire on Cognitive Delay (IQCODE) average score of less than 3.44 (range 0-5) and, when available, the Telephone Montreal Cognitive Assessment (T-MoCA) score of greater than 17 (Range 0-22).

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Proportion of Patients who Survive with No Severe Functional Disability6 months

No severe physical disability is indicated by requiring assistance with 3 or fewer Activities of Daily Living (ADLs). No Severe Cognitive Disability is defined by the Informant Questionnaire on Cognitive Delay (IQCODE) average score of less than 3.44 (range 0-5) and, when available, the Telephone Montreal Cognitive Assessment (T-MoCA) score of greater than 17 (Range 0-22).

Caregiver Burden Score: BSFC6 and 12 months

Caregiver burden is measured by the Burden Scale for Family Caregivers (BSFCs) with 10-items and are rated on a scale from 0 (strongly disagree) to 3 (strongly agree). The score ranges from 0 to 30 points. The higher scores indicate greater caregiver burden.

Proportion of Patients who Survive with Severe Physical and Cognitive Disability6 months

Severe Physical Disability defined by requiring assistance with 4 of 6 or more Activities of Daily Living (ADLs). Severe Cognitive Disability defined by the Informant Questionnaire on Cognitive Delay (IQCODE) average score of greater than 3.44 (range 0-5, 5 being worse) and, when available, the Telephone Montreal Cognitive Assessment (T-MoCA) score of less than 17 (Range 0-22, 0 being worse). Severity of Cognitive Delay will be confirmed with a Functional Activities Questionnaire (FAQ) score of greater than 8 (Range 0-30, 30 being worst).

Caregiver Anxiety and Depression Score: HADS12 months

Caregiver Depression and Anxiety is measured by the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) with 14-items. Scores for each subscale (anxiety and depression) range from 0 to 21. Scores for the entire scale range from 0 to 42. The higher scores indicating more distress.

Proportion of Patients who Survive with Severe Physical Disability6 months

Severe Physical Disability defined by requiring assistance with 4 of 6 or more Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).

Proportion of Patients who Survive with Severe Cognitive Disability6 months

Severe Cognitive Disability defined by the Informant Questionnaire on Cognitive Delay (IQCODE) average score of greater than 3.44 (range 0-5, 5 being worse) and, when available, the Telephone Montreal Cognitive Assessment (T-MoCA) score of less than 17 (Range 0-22, 0 being worse). Severity of Cognitive Delay will be confirmed with a Functional Activities Questionnaire (FAQ) score of greater than 8 (Range 0-30, 30 being worst).

Proportion of patients who die within 6 months.6 months

Confirmed dead at 6 month follow up.

Caregiver Quality of Life Score: EQ-5D6 and 12 months

Quality of Life is measured by EQ-5D Questionnaire via 5 items: mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort, and anxiety/depression. The score ranges from -0.594 to 1.000 in the US. The higher score indicates a better health state perceived by the participant.

Caregiver PTSD Score: IES-R12 months

Caregiver PTSD symptoms is measured by Impact of Events Scale-Revised (IES-R) with 22-items. Scores for each subscale (avoidance, intrusion, hyperarousal) range from 0-12. Scores for the entire scale range from 0-88. The higher scores are associated with clinical symptoms of PTSD.

Patient Quality of Life Score: NeuroQOL6 and 12 months.

Quality of Life with cognitive ability is measured by Quality of Life in Neurological Disorders (NeuroQOL) with 8-items Scores range from 8-20. The higher score indicates better health state perceived by participant.

Patient Quality of Life Score: EQ-5D6 and 12 months.

Quality of Life is measured by EQ-5D Questionnaire via 5 items: mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort, and anxiety/depression. The score ranges from -0.594 to 1.000 in the US. The higher score indicates a better health state perceived by the participant.

Trial Locations

Locations (6)

University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill

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Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States

Denver Health and Hospital Authority

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Denver, Colorado, United States

Duke University

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Durham, North Carolina, United States

University of Pittsburgh

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

University of Washington

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Seattle, Washington, United States

Montefiore Medical Center

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Bronx, New York, United States

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