Music therapy for anxiety in patients on long-term ventilation
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether listening to music can help reduce anxiety in patients who have been on a breathing machine (ventilator) for a long time. It may help you feel calmer and more at ease while in the ICU.
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Who can take part
- You are older than 50 years.
- You have been on a ventilator for at least 21 days, with at least 6 hours each day.
- Your breathing support can be through a tube in your throat, a tracheostomy, or a mask.
- You are willing to sign a consent form, or your legal representative can sign for you.
- You are not currently confused or delirious, and you have no severe mental health conditions, hearing loss, or skin problems that would prevent using earphones.
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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