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NCT05602662 Music as a Complement to Pharmacological Sedation in Ventilator Treated ICU Patients.

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NCT ID NCT05602662
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Karlstad Central Hospital
Condition Music Therapy
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 100 participants
Start Date 2022-04-01
Primary Completion 2026-12-31

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 100 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Music

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 100 participants in total. It began in 2022-04-01 with a primary completion date of 2026-12-31.

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Brief Summary

Can music theraphy during mechanical ventilation in the ICU, decrease the need of pharmacological sedation? Included patients will listen to music selected by a music therapist via headphones two times one hour during two days. Effects on heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate and dosing of pharmacological sedation will be observed. 100 patients will be included and radomized equally to earphones with and without music.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: In the ICU, entilator treated adults \> 18 years. \- Exclusion Criteria: * Children \>18 years. * Deaf people. * Children \<18 Years

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Ragnar N Henningsson, MD, PhD, Associate Professor

✉ ragnar.henningsson@regionvarmland.se

📞 +46708707524

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT05602662 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 100 Years, studying Music Therapy. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT05602662 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT05602662 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at ragnar.henningsson@regionvarmland.se for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT05602662 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Karlstad, Sweden.

Who is sponsoring the NCT05602662 clinical trial?

NCT05602662 is sponsored by Karlstad Central Hospital. The trial plans to enroll 100 participants.

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