A gentle touch from family may calm the ICU storm

NCT ID NCT07761364

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Universidad Autonoma del Estado de Mexico Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 12, 2026 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether a gentle, structured visit from a primary caregiver—including a hand massage and a soft touch to the forehead—can calm the body's stress response in adults admitted to the intensive care unit. Researchers will measure changes in heart rate and blood pressure before, during, and after the 20-minute contact. The goal is to see if this simple human connection can help stabilize vital signs in critically ill patients.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Standardized therapeutic physical contact from a primary caregiver, including gentle hand massage and forehead touch during a 20-minute visit.
What this could lead to: If effective, this simple, drug-free intervention could become a low-cost way to ease stress and stabilize vital signs in ICU patients, potentially improving recovery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial, and the effect on vital signs may be modest or vary widely between patients. The intervention's benefits might not extend beyond the short visit or translate to better long-term outcomes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Critical Illness

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CRITICAL ILLNESS CRITICALLY ILL PATIENTS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Investigación del Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Respiratorias
RECRUITING

Mexico City, Mexico City, 14080, Mexico

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