Healing hands: therapeutic touch may ease pain and delirium in ICU patients
Symptom relief
Completed
This study tested whether therapeutic touch — a gentle, non-invasive technique — can reduce pain, delirium, and improve sleep in 80 intensive care patients. Researchers measured pain, sedation, sleep quality, and vital signs like blood pressure and heart rate. The goal was to see…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sibel Oksuz • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC