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Silent alarms in ICUs may cut delirium and burnout

NCT ID NCT07364097

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 15, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tested a silent alarm system in intensive care units to see if it lowers noise, patient delirium, and staff burnout. Over 200 patients and healthcare workers took part, comparing four weeks with the silent system to four weeks without. The goal was to see if reducing alarm cacophony improves outcomes for both patients and staff.

What this could mean

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Active substance
silent alarm system (device that silences audible alarms and alerts staff via headsets)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could lead to quieter ICUs with less patient delirium and less staff burnout and alarm fatigue.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with no phase designation, so results may not apply to all ICUs. The silent system might delay urgent responses if not implemented carefully.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

311 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2026

Finished

Apr 2026

Lead sponsor

A company

The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Admission to Intensive or high dependency care unit. Exclusion Criteria: * Pre-existing diagnosis of dementia * Endotracheally intubated (may enroll when extubated) * CNS injury, infection, or malignancy as reason for admission.

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Conditions

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Alert Fatigue, Health Personnel Burnout, Psychological delirium

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Udayananda Multispecialty Hospital

    Nandyāl, Andrah Pradesh, 518502, India

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