ICU alarm overload: new protocol aims to cut noise and save lives
NCT ID NCT06175091
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests a new way to manage alarms in intensive care units (ICUs). Currently, patients trigger hundreds of alarms daily, most of which are false or unimportant. The researchers will compare standard alarm management (left to nurses) with a stricter protocol that limits alarms. They will measure how many alarms go off and how long patients have dangerous vital signs, aiming to reduce noise and improve safety. About 514 ICU patients will take part.
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Active substance
alarm management protocol (restrictive vs. standard)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to quieter ICUs and fewer false alarms, potentially improving patient safety and comfort.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study focused on process, not a new drug or cure. Results may not apply to other hospitals, and reducing alarms could risk missing real emergencies.
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CHU de Saint-Etienne
RECRUITINGSaint-Etienne, 42055, France
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