The Effect of Auditory Stimulation and the "Love Glove" Technique (NCT07602998) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Effect of Auditory Stimulation and the "Love Glove" Technique
Turkey (Türkiye)100 participantsStarted 2026-06
Plain-language summary
The aim of this study was to determine the effect of the "love glove" intervention, combined with the voices of family members and nurses, on vital signs in unconscious patients in the intensive care unit. The following items will be used to collect research data: Patient Information Form (Appendix I), Data Recording Form (Appendix II), MP3 player, external headphones and voice recorder, latex gloves, and thermometer.
Data Collection Tools:
Patient Identification Form : A form containing patients' sociodemographic characteristics and their Glasgow Coma Scale score prior to the start of the study Data Recording Form: A form used to record patients' level of consciousness and hemodynamic parameters before and after the auditory stimulation procedure.
Methods This study is a randomized controlled trial designed to determine the effect of applying a family member's voice, a nurse's voice, and the "love glove" on vital signs in unconscious patients admitted to the intensive care unit. Following approval from the ethics committee, the study is planned to be conducted with comatose patients admitted to the hospital's intensive care unit.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients in a coma who have been hospitalized in the intensive care unit for at least 48 hours, have a Glasgow Coma Scale score of 8 or lower,
* have no hearing problems,
* are hemodynamically stable,
* are either on mechanical ventilation or breathing spontaneously, have no history of head trauma,
* have received informed consent from their legal representative
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients with open wounds,
* those diagnosed with brain death,
* those whose sedative or analgesic doses were adjusted during the study,
* those with severe hemodynamic instability,
* patients with latex allergies
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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?
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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.