Post-Intensive Care Syndrome - Multicentre Prospective Registry Database of the DACH Region

Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS) refers to long-term cognitive, physical, and psychological impairments that can arise after intensive care treatment. These symptoms may begin within 24 hours of ICU admission and persist for years. Affected patients and their families (PICS-F) face significant burdens, with up to 94% of relatives impacted. Given its high prevalence and socioeconomic impact, this prospective registry study aims to identify risk factors and long-term consequences of PICS and PICS-F. The study consists of six modules, starting with data collection during ICU stays and continuing with follow-ups at various intervals post-discharge (up to five years). The primary goal is to investigate diagnostic and therapeutic strategies, while secondary objectives include identifying risk factors, determining impairment severity, and exploring biological mechanisms. Standardized questionnaires and biological samples (blood) are used for data collection.

NCT Number	NCT07290712
Lead Sponsor	Medical University of Vienna Collaborators: Charite University, Berlin, Germany, University of Wuerzburg, University Hospital Augsburg
Conditions	PICS, PICS-F
Enrollment	5,000 participants
Start Date	2026-02-04
Primary Completion	2030-11-01 (estimated)
Study Completion	2035-11-01 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-02-19