Mom's voice might wake coma patients better than ocean waves

NCT ID NCT06470802

First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated Jun 06, 2026 · Updated 17 times

Summary

This study tested whether playing familiar voices (like family members) or nature sounds (like birds or rain) helps coma patients in the ICU wake up, feel less pain, and keep their heart rate and breathing stable. Researchers compared these sounds to silence in 90 critically ill patients. The goal was to find a simple, drug-free way to improve consciousness and comfort.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Intensive Care Unit, University Medical Center Ho Chi Minh City

    Ho Chi Minh City, 700000, Vietnam

  • Neurosurgical Intensive Care Unit, University Medical Center Ho Chi Minh City

    Ho Chi Minh City, 700000, Vietnam

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