New treatment option for Critical Illness
Official title Music Listening: A Mechanistic Trial
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05541029
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- A randomized within-subject crossover trial to compare the effects of live and recorded music listening on biomarkers of stress and pain among children receiving mechanical ventilation in the pediatric intensive care unit.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 2 to 17
You may be able to join if
- 2 months -17 years old
- intubated and receiving MV
- expected to have a PICU stay of \>72 hours
You likely can't join if
- Primary caregiver does not read, write, and speak English
- The child is not expected to survive the PICU stay
- The child has deafness in both ears, has a history of musicogenic epilepsy, is receiving neuromuscular blockade infusion
- The child has a diagnosis of COVID-19
- The child was admitted for a new traumatic brain injury
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Compensation & support
Compensation mentioned.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 2 months to 17 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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