Soothing sounds in the ICU: music lowers stress hormones in ventilated patients

NCT ID NCT06120660

First seen Mar 28, 2026 · Last updated Apr 29, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study tested whether listening to music can lower stress and inflammation in sedated adults on breathing machines in the intensive care unit. Researchers measured stress hormones and immune markers in the blood before and after a one-hour music session or standard care. The goal was to see if music could help calm the body's stress response in critically ill patients.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias

    Oviedo, Principality of Asturias, 33011, Spain

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