ICU noise may be harming hospital Staff's hearing and mental health

NCT ID NCT07533916

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Tepecik Training and Research Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This completed study looked at how constant noise in intensive care units (ICUs) affects healthcare workers. Researchers compared 102 ICU and ward staff on hearing, anxiety, and noise sensitivity. The goal was to see if long-term exposure to ICU noise is linked to health problems in hospital workers.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to: If this study finds clear links between ICU noise and health issues, it could lead to better noise control in hospitals and improved working conditions for healthcare staff.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, so it cannot prove cause and effect. The results may not apply to all hospitals or staff, and the findings might be too small to change practice.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety disorder occupational disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

HEALTHCARE INTENSIVE CARE (ICU) NOISE EXPOSURE OCCUPATION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Izmir Tepecik Training and Research Hospital

Izmir, Turkey (Türkiye)

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