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Therapeutic Cuddling in Critically Ill Children

RecruitingNAAges any - 18 YearsAllUniversity of Calgary
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

2.1 CONTEXT Pain and agitation are common comorbidities of pediatric critical illness due to both underlying disease processes and ICU related therapies. These are associated with both short and long term negative sequelae including increased mortality, length of stay, rates of ICU delirium, worse sleep, increased anxiety, depression, and chronic pain. The current standard of care to manage PICU associated pain and agitation is the use of analgosedation (e.g. opioids and benzodiazepines) these too are associated with increased time on the ventilator, length of stay, ICU delirium, and long term mental health and negative neuro-cognitive outcomes. Despite recommendations for increased use of non-pharmacologic therapies in the prevention and management of PICU associated pain, agitation, delirium, and analgosedation exposure, there are currently know therapies with clear evidence of efficac

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: \- expected duration of admission of \> 48 hours. Exclusion Criteria: * Previously enrolled
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What it tests

  • Therapeutic cuddling
  • Standard of care
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Where

1 site
Alberta Children's Hospital
Calgary, Canada
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
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