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Heart rate data may sharpen ICU nurses' decision-making

NCT ID NCT07709364

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 16, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether giving intensive care nurses feedback on their heart rate variability (HRV) during shifts can help them make better decisions and respond faster to patient alarms. Nurses will wear HRV monitors, keep a diary, and attend coaching sessions to reflect on their data. The goal is to see if this training reduces stress and improves care in the busy ICU environment.

What this could mean

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Active substance
a behavioral intervention using heart rate variability (HRV) feedback and reflective coaching
What this could lead to
If it works, this approach could help ICU nurses manage stress and make faster, better decisions, potentially improving patient safety.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early-stage study with only 20 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention is complex and depends on individual engagement.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 20 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Jul 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Jun 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

A government agency

The lead sponsor is a government body.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

21 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Nurse working in Enhanced Recovery Unit at Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust * Willingness to participate in the trial Exclusion Criteria: * Staff with permanent pacemakers * Staff on medication that could affect HRV (e.g. b-blockers)

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Cognition Critical care nursing Decision making Heart rate variability (HRV) Mechanical ventilation

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 0AY, United Kingdom

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