๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-08-25

Supporting Families in the ICU (NCT07228299)

Supporting Families in the ICU: The Chaplain Family Project Multicenter RCT

๐ŸŸก Not Yet Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿง  Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: Indiana University

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The overarching goal of our work is to test the effect of high-quality spiritual care for ICU family surrogates on outcomes of psychological and spiritual well-being and medical decision making. Our team has developed an approach to high quality spiritual care intervention for ICU surrogates, called the Spiritual Care Assessment and Intervention (SCAI) framework, which is delivered by a chaplain interventionist to ICU surrogates.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: University of California- San Francisco โ€” San Francisco, California

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Spiritual Care Assessment and Intervention (SCAI) Framework (BEHAVIORAL)
  • ICU Guide (BEHAVIORAL)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)

  • University of California- San Francisco โ€” San Francisco, California
  • Wake Forest University โ€” Winston-Salem, North Carolina

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (317) 274-9047

Email: burkee@ohsu.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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