Soothing sounds: study tests music showers to ease ICU family anxiety

NCT ID NCT07506954

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: University Hospital, Tours Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether playing music through a sound shower in the ICU waiting room can reduce anxiety in family members. 224 adult relatives of intubated patients will be randomly assigned to wait with or without the music. Their anxiety levels will be measured using a standard questionnaire after 20-30 minutes.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Musical intervention (L-shaped musical sequence) broadcast by a sound shower
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to lower anxiety for families waiting in intensive care units.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial testing a short-term effect on anxiety. The music may not reduce anxiety more than silence, and results may not apply to all hospital settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety anxiety disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ANXIETY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Hospital centre

Le Mans, 72000, France
University hospital

Orléans, 45067, France
University hospital

Tours, 37044, France

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