Therapeutic Touch to Improve Sleep and Comfort in ICU
This study tests whether gentle therapeutic touch—a hands-on comfort technique—can help improve sleep, comfort, and vital signs in intensive care patients. You would receive therapeutic touch sessions while in the ICU to see if it helps you feel better and sleep more peacefully.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older
- You can talk and communicate with the research team
- You have been in the intensive care unit for at least 3 days
- Your heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen levels are stable (not in immediate danger)
- You can give permission to participate and understand the study
- You do not have open wounds, infections, burns, or other skin conditions that would prevent gentle touch
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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