Eye-tracking communication aid for ICU patients who cannot speak
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This study tests an eye-tracking computer system that lets ICU patients who cannot speak or move communicate by moving their eyes. The goal is to help patients express needs and feelings, improving comfort and care while in the ICU.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You must be in the intensive care unit (ICU) and unable to talk or communicate normally (e.g., because of a breathing tube, tracheostomy, muscle/nerve damage, or spinal injury).
- You must be calm and responsive enough (scored between -1 and 1 on a standard sedation scale).
- An adult caregiver (like a family member or friend) must be available.
- You must be able to read Chinese characters and follow simple instructions.
- You cannot have certain conditions like cognitive impairment (e.g., from lung or liver disease), mental disorders, dementia, intellectual disabilities, or blindness that would prevent you from using eye-tracking.
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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