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Setting up a Warehouse of Physiological Data and Biomedical Signals in Adult Intensive Care

This study is gathering information from hospital monitors used for adult patients in intensive care. The main goal is to build a large collection of physiological data, like heart rate and breathing patterns. Researchers will then use this information to develop special computer programs. These programs are designed to help doctors spot early signs of organ failure or other serious health problems. The hope is that by identifying these issues sooner, medical teams can provide treatment more quickly, which could lead to better patient outcomes and potentially shorter hospital stays. It's all about using technology to improve care for very sick patients.

At a glance

Status

Recruiting

Sponsor

University Hospital, Brest

Enrolment target

1,500

Start

01 Jan 2015

Estimated completion

01 Jan 2027

Critical Illness

What is this study about?

This study is focused on gathering and using health information from adult patients who are seriously ill and being cared for in intensive care units. When you're in intensive care, machines constantly monitor your vital signs, such as your heart rate, blood pressure, and how well you're breathing. This study takes that existing data, which is already being collected for your care, and creates a large, organised collection of it.

The main reason for doing this is to help improve how doctors understand and respond to critical situations. Illnesses that affect the heart and lungs, for example, are quite common, especially as people get older. These conditions can often lead to longer hospital stays and sometimes have serious long-term effects. If doctors can spot warning signs of things like organ failure much earlier, they can intervene sooner and hopefully prevent these issues from becoming more severe.

Researchers will use computer methods, sometimes called 'data mining' or 'machine learning', to look for patterns in this vast amount of patient data. They want to create clever computer programs and tools that can help predict when an organ might be struggling or when a patient might be at risk of other serious events. Ultimately, the aim is to develop technology that helps doctors make faster, more informed decisions, leading to better and safer care for patients in intensive care.

Key takeaways

Collecting existing monitor data from intensive care patients.
Aims to create computer tools for earlier detection of health problems.
No extra procedures or changes to your medical care.
Data collected is already part of routine treatment.
Research could lead to better care for future patients.

Who may be eligible?

This study is looking for adult patients who are currently receiving care in the intensive care unit (ICU) at Brest University Hospital. The main requirement is that they are there because their vital signs (like heart rate, breathing, and blood pressure) need continuous monitoring due to a serious illness or injury. Essentially, if you're an adult and critically ill in that specific hospital's ICU and already being monitored by hospital equipment, you might be included.

Could this study suit you?

Answer these quick questions to see if you may be eligible. This is a guide only — the research team makes the final call.

Are you an adult (18 years or older)?
Are you currently in the intensive care unit (ICU) at Brest University Hospital?
Are you being monitored for a serious illness or condition?
Have you not refused to have your data included in the study?

Answer every question to see your result.

What does participation involve?

If you are eligible, participating in this study would essentially mean that the data from your existing hospital monitors – the equipment already being used to look after you – would be included in the study's database. You would not need to do anything extra, nor would you receive any new medicines or treatments specifically for the study. There are no additional visits, assessments, or follow-up appointments beyond your standard medical care. The study simply uses records that are already being created during your hospital stay for medical purposes. Your total duration of 'participation' would align with the time you are being monitored in the intensive care unit.

Potential risks and benefits

There are no direct risks or benefits to patients from participating in this study, as it only involves collecting and analysing data that is already being gathered as part of routine hospital care. By contributing to this database, patients are helping researchers develop better tools for future patient care. You would always have the right to withdraw your data from the study at any time, even if you initially agreed to participate, without affecting your medical treatment in any way.

Locations (1)

CHRU de Brest
Verified postcode
Brest, France· Recruiting

Common questions

What kind of information is being collected?

The study collects standard vital signs and other health data already being measured by monitors while you are in intensive care, like heart rate and breathing patterns.

Will I have to do anything extra if I take part?

No, you won't need to do anything extra. The study just uses information already being collected by the hospital monitors for your care.

Will this study change my medical treatment?

No, participation in this study will not affect your medical treatment in any way. It's purely about collecting existing data for research.

How will my personal information be kept private?

The study will use anonymised or de-identified data where possible to protect your privacy, meaning personal details that could identify you will be removed.

What is the main goal of this research?

The main goal is to create a database to help develop computer tools that can better predict and detect health problems like organ failure in very ill patients earlier.

How to find out more

Erwan L'Her, Professor

erwan.lher@chu-brest.fr 02 98 34 71 81 Official trial record

Always speak to your GP or specialist before deciding to take part in a study.