RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07116941

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

Effects of Multisensory and Cognitive Interventions Applied in the Intensive Care Unit on Physiological, Psychological and Functional Outcomes

Sponsor

Abant Izzet Baysal University

Enrollment

125 participants

Start Date

Aug 1, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

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

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

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 80 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study tests whether combining music, pleasant scents (aromatherapy), and gentle cognitive activities in the ICU after open-heart surgery can speed up recovery, reduce confusion, and improve patient wellbeing compared to standard ICU care. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 18–80 years old - You have had coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) or other open-heart surgery - You have been admitted to the ICU after surgery and are stable enough for early mobilization - You are alert and able to communicate **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have developed ICU delirium or significant confusion - You are hemodynamically unstable (e.g., requiring medications to support blood pressure or heart function) - You have a significant neurological condition or cognitive impairment - You have severe hearing or vision loss - You have allergies or sensitivities to sounds or scents (such as music or aromatherapy) Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALCognitive 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.

BEHAVIORALAuditory 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.

BEHAVIORALMultisensory 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.