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Can a personal playlist soothe the mind after intensive care?

NCT ID NCT07762196

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Edinburgh Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 13, 2026 · Last updated Sep 17, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tests whether listening to personally chosen music for at least 30 minutes a day can lower psychological distress in adults who have recently left an intensive care unit. Participants will track their daily distress levels and complete questionnaires about anxiety, depression, and quality of life. The study compares a period without music to a two-week music-listening period to see if the music makes a difference.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Personalized music listening intervention
What this could lead to
If effective, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to ease psychological distress and improve quality of life for people recovering from intensive care.
What could go wrong
This is a very small early study (9 people), so results may not apply broadly. Music may not reduce distress for everyone, and the effect could be temporary.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 9 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Aug 2026

Expected to finish

May 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years or older. * Experienced an admission to an ICU/HDU of any length and not yet participated in InS:PIRE. * Access to an internet-enabled device and internet connection whilst at home. * Experiencing some distress relating to their ICU/HDU admission - a cut-off score of 4 on the VAS 'Distress Thermometer' has been used previously (Hofhuis et al., 2025). Exclusion Criteria: * Are unable to give informed consent e.g. have a significant cognitive impairment due to illness, injury or neurological condition, or are currently experiencing delirium or acute psychotic illness. * Have significant communication difficulties or limited English and cannot access validated outcome measures or translation services in the given language. * Are experiencing a mental health crisis or have recently attempted suicide, where ongoing significant risk of harm to themselves or others remains. * Have an uncorrected hearing impairment that would prevent them from hearing their music playlist. * Are participating in another study aimed at reducing distress.

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PICS Post-icu patients

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Locations

  • NHS Fife

    RECRUITING

    Kirkcaldy, Fife, KY2 5AH, United Kingdom

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