Trial to Evaluate the Effects of Sound Modulation on Critically Ill Patients (NCT03019133) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Trial to Evaluate the Effects of Sound Modulation on Critically Ill Patients
United States120 participantsStarted 2016-12
Plain-language summary
The goal of the project is to determine the effects of noise masking and noise reduction on stress related physiological parameters in critically ill patients admitted to the intensive care unit.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 99 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Subjects aged 18-99 years who are expected to receive care on an adult critical care unit for at least 24 hours
Exclusion Criteria:
* Admission for drug overdose or with a known substance abuse disorder
* Untreated sleep apnea disorder, narcolepsy, REM sleep behavior disorder, parasomnia, restless leg syndrome or other sleep disorder
* Use of hearing aids, or known significant conductive or sensory hearing loss
* Ventilator support via an endotracheal tube
* Use of vasopressors
* Unresponsive or delirious
* Subjects with known Dementia, Parkinson's disease, or other neurodegenerative disorder
* Subjects with a pacemaker or who have received cardiac transplant
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.