REFRAME: an Emotion Regulation Intervention to Improve Psychological Outcomes in Surrogate Decision-Makers of the Critically Ill

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorCase Western Reserve University

About this trial

Every year in the United States, millions of adults make crucial medical decisions for loved ones in the intensive care unit while facing extreme emotional stress. This project will assess REFRAME, a brief tablet-based program designed to help decision-makers manage their emotions in these situations. Results from this study may lead to the creation of a widely accessible tool that alleviates emotional suffering and enhances the quality of medical decision-making for families in crisis.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

1. Age ≥ 35 years

2. Lacks decision-making capacity

3. Not expected to be discharged from the ICU in 24 hours (including death)

1. Age ≥ 18 years

Disqualifiers

1. Age < 35 years

2. Possesses decision-making capacity

3. Anticipated discharge from ICU within next 24 hours.

1. Age < 18 years

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • REFRAME
  • Informational Support

Treatment groups

387 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups