Eye-tracking tool for ICU patients who can't speak
This trial tests a special eye-tracking tool that helps patients in the ICU communicate when they cannot speak. If you have a breathing tube or injury that stops you from talking, this device may let you use your eyes to tell nurses what you need.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older
- You must have been in the intensive care unit (ICU) for at least 24 hours
- You must not be able to speak normally due to a breathing tube, trach, or injury to muscles, nerves, or spine
- You must be calm and alert enough to follow simple instructions (like looking at a target)
- You must be able to see and open your eyelids, and not be in severe emotional distress
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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