Mom's voice might wake coma patients better than nature sounds
NCT ID NCT06470802
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tested whether playing recordings of familiar voices or nature sounds could improve consciousness, reduce pain, and stabilize vital signs in 90 critically ill coma patients in the ICU. Patients listened to 15-minute sessions twice daily for 7 days. The goal was to see which type of sound works best for awakening and comfort.
What this could mean
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Active substance
auditory stimulation (familiar voices or nature sounds)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to help coma patients wake up more quickly and feel less pain in the ICU.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 90 participants, so results may not apply to all coma patients. The effect might be small or not last long.
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Locations
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Intensive Care Unit, University Medical Center Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City, 700000, Vietnam
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Neurosurgical Intensive Care Unit, University Medical Center Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City, 700000, Vietnam