Cloned voices of family may soothe ICU anxiety, new trial hopes
NCT ID NCT06743321
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether playing a cloned recording of a loved one's voice can help reduce anxiety in critically ill patients on breathing machines in the ICU. The voice is used three times a day for reassurance and preparation. Researchers will track anxiety, depression, and recovery in 234 participants.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
Speech-to-speech voice-cloning care (SVCC) – a behavioral intervention using cloned voices of loved ones
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, non-drug way to ease anxiety and improve mental health for critically ill patients in the ICU.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study with no prior results. The effect may be small, and benefits might not apply to all ICU patients or settings.
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Peking Union Medical College Hospital
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100730, China