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Heart rate data may sharpen ICU nurses' decision-making

NCT ID NCT07709364

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

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

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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As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

COGNITION CRITICAL CARE NURSING DECISION MAKING HEART RATE VARIABILITY (HRV) MECHANICAL VENTILATION

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Locations

  • Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 0AY, United Kingdom

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