RecruitingNCT06839950

Sensory Profile and Early Clinical Signs of Calm Room Users

Sponsor

Centre Hospitalier Esquirol

Enrollment

80 participants

Start Date

Dec 19, 2023

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Psychotic Disorders Personality Disorders Mood Disorders

Summary

This descriptive study aims primarily to characterize the sensory profile of patients in a closed psychiatric hospital unit who use a calming room. The main questions it aims to answer are : * Could sensory information processing disorders be the cause of distress and tension in these patients? * Could users of the calming room present extreme sensory processing profiles, characterized by either hypersensitivity or hyposensitivity ? Participants will answer a survey to determine their the sensory profile. Participants can already use the calming room as part of their regular medical care and they will answer surveys before and after each use.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 65 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is observing how patients admitted to a closed psychiatric inpatient unit use a "calm room" — a sensory-friendly space designed to help manage distress — and what sensory profiles these patients have. The goal is to understand who benefits most from this type of non-medication intervention. **You may be eligible if...** - You are between 18 and 65 years old - You have been admitted to a closed psychiatric inpatient unit within the last 10 days - You are affiliated with a social security system - You are able to give informed consent (or have a legal representative who can) **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are unable to understand the study information - You have a confirmed sensory disability - You have dementia - You are pregnant - You have previously participated in this same study Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

OTHERCalm room

The calm room combines the effects of music, light, and videos designed with natural atmospheres. Four themes are offered in the calm room: Comfort, Optimism, Freshness, and Lullaby. These themes feature nature videos, combining relaxing images with calm musical ambiance. The lighting can be adjusted by the user, who can choose from a varied color palette. The available lights have a low glare level, and the light intensity can also be adjusted by the user. They can be used by patients any time they want and for as long as they want.