RecruitingNCT07048951

Episodes of (Dis)Connected Consciousness in ICU Survivors

Episodes of (Dis)Connected Consciousness Among Patients Who Survived a Critical Illness

Sponsor

University of Liege

Enrollment

200 participants

Start Date

Apr 1, 2025

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Critical Illness ICU Near Death Experience Consciousness

Summary

This single-center observational study aims to describe the incidence of episodes of connected consciousness and disconnected consciousness (including near-death experience (NDE) and out-of-body experiences) in patients who survived a prolonged stay of at least 7 days in the intensive care unit (ICU) and who had at least one episode of pharmacological or non-pharmacological coma. The investigators are also investigating the risk factors related to these episodes of consciousness. A follow-up at six months aims to explore the long-term psychological implications of these episodes.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This clinical trial is studying Interview about the participant's memories of the ICU, The Near-Death Experience Content (NDE-C) scale, and others for people with consciousness, critical illness, and other related conditions. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 18 Years and older.

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Interventions

DIAGNOSTIC_TESTThe Near-Death Experience Content (NDE-C) scale

Questionnaire to detect occurence of NDE. A NDE is identified if score \> or = 27/80

OTHERThreat perception measure

7 items scale investigating the participant's psychological vulnerability during their stay at the ICU

OTHERInterview about the participant's memories of the ICU

Participants will be asked to describe any dream, hallucination, or any other unusual experience they can recall from their stay at the ICU. Additionally, the participants will be asked to describe any memory they have of the environment of the ICU, such as the appearance of the room, medical staff, family visiting, noises, etc.