Immersive Sensory Projections for Hospitalized Patients
France208 participantsStarted 2025-05-20
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to assess the impact of adding three sensory elements (visual, auditory, olfactory) on reducing discomfort in patients hospitalized in the intensive care unit/continuing care unit.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age ≥ 18 years ;
* Patient hospitalized in intensive care or continuing care unit for an estimated minimum of 48 hours;
* Patient hospitalized for a medical indication (including in the pre-surgical phase) or in the post-surgical phase;
* Patient or support person who speaks and understands French, has understood the research procedures and is able to complete the questionnaires;
* For women of childbearing age (non-menopausal), even for those on contraception: negative pregnancy test (urinary); If positive: completed by a biological test;
* Patient or trusted support person having been informed and having signed an informed consent form to participate in the study.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Deaf or blind patient;
* Asthmatic patient with background treatment;
* Epileptic patient or known history of convulsion;
* Known allergy or intolerance to essential oils or to a component of essential oils;
* Patient transferred from another intensive care unit;
* Protected patient (under legal protection, or deprived of liberty by judicial or administrative decision);
* Breast-feeding or pregnant women;
* Patient or support person unable to understand information relating to the study (linguistic, psychological, cognitive, etc.);
* Unconscious patient with no relative or support person present;
* Homeless patient;
* Patient with known severe psychiatric illness such as chronic hallucinatory psychosis or paranoid syndrome;
* Patient participating in or being excluded…
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.
What they're measuring
1
REAnimation Patient Discomfort Questionnaire
Timeframe: 2 months
Trial details
NCT IDNCT06577870
SponsorGCS Ramsay Santé pour l'Enseignement et la Recherche