Nature sounds and music for blood pressure and pain in intensive care
This study tests whether listening to nature sounds with music can help lower blood pressure and ease pain for people staying in the intensive care unit. It may offer a calming, drug-free way to feel better during recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years of age or older.
- You are awake, aware, and able to communicate (Glasgow Coma Scale score of 14 or higher).
- Your blood pressure and heart rate are stable (not needing strong medications to keep them up).
- You can hear and see well enough to watch and listen to the nature imagery.
- You have been in the intensive care unit for at least 5 days.
- You can verbally express if you are in pain and have no speech or communication problems.
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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