Plain-English translation of NCT07632131 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing a preventive intervention designed to help patients who've undergone heart surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass process their intensive care unit (ICU) experience in a healthier way. During your ICU stay and early recovery, you would work with a healthcare team using a special visitor book—filled with photos, family messages, and key recovery milestones—to help you make sense of what happened during treatment. The goal is to reduce distressing or fragmented memories and support your psychological recovery after surgery.
Many patients who spend time in the ICU after heart surgery are left with confusing, frightening, or incomplete memories of their treatment, which can lead to stress symptoms after discharge. Current support options like routine counseling or diary-keeping don't always help patients actively organize and process these memories, so researchers are testing whether this guided, structured approach can make a real difference.
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If you're in the treatment group, you'll receive routine post-surgery care plus the guided intervention using the visitor book during your ICU stay and early recovery period. The intervention includes education about stress reactions, techniques to help you feel grounded, a guided review of your ICU experiences, and preparation before you leave the hospital. If you're in the control group, you'll receive routine care and standard psychological support. Researchers will follow up with you after discharge to see how you're doing.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 26, 2026 · Not medical advice
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