Music therapy and breathing exercises for ICU pain and confusion
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests whether listening to different types of music combined with mindful breathing exercises can help reduce pain, anxiety, and confusion in people staying in the ICU. Researchers want to see if this combination therapy helps you feel better during your ICU stay.
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Who can take part
- You are 20 years old or older
- You can speak or write to communicate with the study team
- You are in the ICU and able to use over-the-ear headphones comfortably
- You have had pain rated higher than 2 out of 10 in the past 24 hours
- You have a moderate to high risk of developing delirium (confusion) based on a screening model
- You do not already have signs of delirium when entering the ICU
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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