Non-drug help for better sleep and less anxiety in ICU
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests non-drug approaches (like relaxation or sensory methods) to help ICU patients sleep better, reduce anxiety, and prevent confusion. If you are awake, stable, and in the ICU, you may benefit from these gentle techniques.
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Who can take part
- You are awake and can speak or write (GCS score of 11 or higher).
- Your blood pressure and heart rate are stable.
- You can hear well enough to talk in a low voice.
- You have been in the intensive care unit (ICU) for more than 24 hours.
- You are 18 years or older.
- You do not have: long-term use of sleep medications, sleep apnea, shift work before the hospital stay, alcohol or schizophrenia diagnosis, end-of-life condition, allergy to essential oils, or dementia.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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