U.S., March 11 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT06867354) titled 'Prevalence, Determinants and Consequences of Dyspnea During Weaning in Critically Ill Obese Patients' on Jan. 22.
Brief Summary: ICU patients encounter numerous discomforts, with dyspnea (the sensation of breathlessness) being among the most distressing and impactful. Unlike pain, dyspnea in ICU settings has historically received limited attention, despite its severe psychological impact. ICU clinicians often use assessment tools like the simple numerical dyspnea scale (Dyspnea-VAS) and the Respiratory Distress Observation Scale (MV-RDOS) to measure dyspnea. These scales are also utilized during the weaning process, an essential ph...