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Multisensory and Cognitive Interventions in the ICU: Effects on Health and Recovery

NCT07116941 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 125

Last updated 2026-02-12

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Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to examine the effects of sensory and cognitive stimulation on physiological, psychological, and functional recovery in adult patients after cardiac surgery who are treated in the intensive care unit (ICU). The main questions it aims to answer are:

* Does sensory and/or cognitive stimulation reduce anxiety and improve hemodynamic stability in ICU patients?
* Does it enhance physical function and independence during early rehabilitation in the ICU?

Researchers will compare four groups:

1. Standard care (control),
2. Cognitive stimulation,
3. Auditory stimulation (music),
4. Multisensory stimulation (touch + smell)

to assess which intervention is most effective in improving recovery parameters.

Participants will:

* Be randomly assigned to one of four groups during early mobilization in the ICU
* Receive a 30-minute intervention session depending on group assignment
* Be evaluated for heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, anxiety (VAS), physical function (PFIT, FIM), and satisfaction before and after the session

Conditions

  • Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
  • Cardiac Surgery Subjects
  • Postoperative Care

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Cognitive Exercises

Participants perform a 30-minute session of cognitive tasks during the sitting phase of early ICU mobilization. Activities include word games, attention exercises, and simple problem-solving tasks designed to engage memory and executive function.

BEHAVIORAL

Auditory Stimulation

Participants listen to calming music or nature sounds through headphones for 30 minutes during early mobilization in the ICU. The auditory content is selected to reduce anxiety and promote relaxation.

BEHAVIORAL

Multisensory Stimulation

Participants receive 30 minutes of combined sensory stimulation during the sitting phase in the ICU. This includes tactile stimulation using hand therapy balls and olfactory stimulation with lavender or mint-scented materials to enhance relaxation and sensory engagement.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Abant Izzet Baysal University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Alp Ozel, PT, PhD · Abant Izzet Baysal University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
80 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-08-01
Primary Completion
2026-06-30
Completion
2026-06-30

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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