Eye-Tracking gadget lets ventilator patients 'Talk' without speaking

NCT ID NCT04582149

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 03, 2026 · Updated 29 times

Summary

This study tested a wearable eye-tracking device to help critically ill patients on breathing machines communicate. Thirty ICU patients tried the device, learning to call for help and answer questions using only their eyes. The goal was to see if the device was safe, easy to use, and could help patients express their needs.

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Locations

  • Emory University Hospital

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30322, United States

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