Massage may replace meds for agitated ICU patients
NCT ID NCT06346119
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether gentle massage (called 'relaxing touch') on the head, feet, and hands can reduce the need for calming drugs in sedated, intubated ICU patients as they wake up. About 72 adults will be randomly assigned to receive either standard care or extra massage twice a day. Researchers will compare how often chemical restraints are used and whether patients show signs of discomfort or try to remove their breathing tube.
What this could mean
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Active substance
relaxing touch (massage of head, feet, and hands)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a drug-free way to help ICU patients feel calmer as they wake up from sedation, possibly reducing the use of chemical restraints.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 72 participants at one hospital. The effect may be small or not seen at all, and results may not apply to other ICUs.
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Centre Hospitalier de Niort
RECRUITINGNiort, 79000, France