ICU recovery boost: music and touch may speed healing after heart surgery
NCT ID NCT07116941
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 18, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looks at whether adding sensory and cognitive activities—like listening to music, gentle touch, or brain exercises—to standard ICU care can help adults recover faster after heart surgery. About 125 patients will be randomly assigned to one of four groups to see which approach best reduces anxiety, improves vital signs, and boosts physical independence. The goal is to find simple, drug-free ways to support recovery in the intensive care unit.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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124 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Aug 2025
- Finished
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Aug 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 80 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 18 and 80 years * Underwent coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) or other open-heart surgery * Admitted to the ICU postoperatively and eligible for early mobilization * Hemodynamically stable (within normal blood pressure and heart rate ranges, without inotropic support) * Alert and able to communicate Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of ICU delirium or altered mental status * Severe hemodynamic instability * Presence of neurological disease or significant cognitive impairment * Significant sensory deficits (e.g., severe hearing or vision loss) * Known allergy or psychological sensitivity to auditory or olfactory stimuli (e.g., aromatherapy or music)
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University, Izzet Baysal Training and Research Hospital
Bolu, 14030, Turkey (Türkiye)
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