Time-Limited Trials
A time-limited trial is a collaborative plan to use life-sustaining therapy for a defined duration and then reassess based on response. TLTs have entered clinical practice without supporting evidence or standardised protocols, leading to v…
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A time-limited trial is a collaborative plan to use life-sustaining therapy for a defined duration and then reassess based on response. TLTs have entered clinical practice without supporting evidence or standardised protocols, leading to variation in use. Poorly conducted TLTs may fail to meet their ethical aims and create unintended harm in ICU settings. TLTs are promoted as tools for supporting patient autonomy and reducing non-beneficial end-of-life therapies.