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Social Engagement for Critical Illness (SOCIAL Trial)

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Waitlist Available
Research Sponsored by Kirby Mayer
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up through completion of the intervention, which on average will occur one week after randomization
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SOCIAL Trial Summary

This trial is testing if using technology can help reduce social isolation.

Eligible Conditions
  • Critical Illness
  • Social Isolation
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Post Intensive Care Syndrome

SOCIAL Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~through completion of the intervention, which on average will occur one week after randomization
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and through completion of the intervention, which on average will occur one week after randomization for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Feasibility of implementing the study intervention
Safety of the study intervention defined as number of patients with treatment-related adverse event
Secondary outcome measures
Cognitive function
Self-reported anxiety
Self-reported depression
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SOCIAL Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Social engagement using VRExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Patients will receive social engagement with emphasize on meaningful conversation, cognitive engagement, and emotional support provided by trained research assistant using virtual reality as a vehicle for delivery. Subjects will receive 15-45 minutes of treatment per day for 5 days initiated after respiratory support (Intubation via mask or tube, high-flow nasal cannula) have been weaned to nasal cannula. Experimental group will also receive standard of care
Group II: ControlActive Control1 Intervention
Control will receive standard of care
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Social Engagement
2022
N/A
~20

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Kirby MayerLead Sponsor
2 Previous Clinical Trials
206 Total Patients Enrolled
2 Trials studying Critical Illness
206 Patients Enrolled for Critical Illness

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Are participants still being enrolled for this experiment?

"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov showcases that this trial is actively seeking participants, which it initially posted on July 27th 2022 and recently updated on September 8th of the same year. 24 individuals will be recruited from a single site for enrolment in this study."

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Is this trial open to those 45 and older?

"Patients aged 18 to 99 are eligible for this trial. Separately, there exist 239 studies available for minors and 1,156 trials targeting individuals over the age of 65."

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What are the desired results of this trial?

"This research trial aims to assess the feasibility of a certain intervention which typically requires one week for completion. Secondary outcome measurements consist of cognitive function (Montreal Cognitive Assessment), self-reported depression (Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale -Depression) and anxiety (Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale -Anxiety). Higher scores in these indicators suggest better overall results."

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What is the upper limit for enrollment in this clinical experiment?

"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov records that this scientific endeavour, which first came to light on the 27th of July 2022, is currently searching for 24 candidates at a single medical facility."

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Is it possible to join this trial as a participant?

"For this trial, only 24 adults aged between 18 and 99 years old who have been admitted to the ICU for acute respiratory failure (ventilation via tube or mask or HFNC) are qualified."

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
Kentucky
What site did they apply to?
UK Heatlhcare
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria
How many prior treatments have patients received?
0
1

Why did patients apply to this trial?

I'm always hoping for a cutting edge treatment. I am interested in learning about my mind and body.
PatientReceived 1 prior treatment
Recent research and studies
clinicaltrials.govStudy
Reducing Isolation and Feeling of Loneliness During Critical Illness
Kirby Mayer 2022. "Reducing Isolation and Feeling of Loneliness During Critical Illness". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05537311.
~5 spots leftby Apr 2025
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