Silent alarms in ICUs may cut delirium and burnout
NCT ID NCT07364097
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 15, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study tested a silent alarm system in intensive care units to see if it lowers noise, patient delirium, and staff burnout. Over 200 patients and healthcare workers took part, comparing four weeks with the silent system to four weeks without. The goal was to see if reducing alarm cacophony improves outcomes for both patients and staff.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- silent alarm system (device that silences audible alarms and alerts staff via headsets)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could lead to quieter ICUs with less patient delirium and less staff burnout and alarm fatigue.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with no phase designation, so results may not apply to all ICUs. The silent system might delay urgent responses if not implemented carefully.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Udayananda Multispecialty Hospital
Nandyāl, Andrah Pradesh, 518502, India
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