Managing alarm noise in intensive care units to improve patient safety
Impact of an Alarm Management Protocol on Noise Pollution and Patient Safety in Intensive Care Units
This study is testing a new way to manage alarm sounds in intensive care units to see if it can make the environment safer and less stressful for patients and staff.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 514 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Saint-Etienne) |
| Trial ID | NCT06175091 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of a restrictive alarm management protocol in intensive care units to reduce unnecessary noise pollution and enhance patient safety. It addresses the issue of alarm fatigue, where excessive alarms lead to stress for patients and desensitization among nursing staff, potentially compromising care quality. By analyzing alarm signals and implementing a more rational alarm strategy, the study aims to improve the overall environment for both patients and healthcare providers.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include adults aged 18 and older who are admitted to the intensive care unit at the Saint-Etienne University Hospital.
Not a fit: Patients who are pregnant, nursing, or under legal guardianship will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly enhance patient comfort and safety in intensive care settings.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have indicated that alarm management strategies can improve patient outcomes, suggesting that this approach may yield positive results.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patient aged ≥ 18 years * Patient admitted to the intensive care unit of the ST-ETIENNE University Hospital * Patient affiliated or entitled to a social security system * Patient having received informed information about the study and having co-signed, with the investigator, a consent to participate in the study or, for patients who are unable to consent due to health condition, a trusted person/family member who has been informed about the study and has who has co-signed, with the investigator, a consent to participate Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant and nursing women * Persons of legal age under guardianship
Where this trial is running
Saint-Etienne
- CHU de Saint-Etienne — Saint-Etienne, France (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Guillaume Thiéry, PhD — Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne
- Study coordinator: Guillaume Thiéry, PhD
- Email: guillaume.thiery@chu-st-etienne.fr
- Phone: (04)77127862
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.