Eye-Tracking device could give voice to silent ICU patients
NCT ID NCT07205419
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether an eye-tracking communication tool can help conscious ICU patients who cannot speak due to breathing tubes or injuries. Forty participants will use the device for two days, and researchers will compare their communication ease to standard methods like writing boards. The goal is to see if the tool is feasible and helpful in real hospital settings.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Eye-tracking communication tool
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could provide a practical way for non-verbal ICU patients to communicate their needs and feelings more easily.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early feasibility study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply widely. The tool may not work for all patients or may be difficult to use in busy ICU settings.
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