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Physiological Changes in Adult Intensive Care Patients Following Contact With Their Primary Caregiver
Sponsor: Universidad Autonoma del Estado de Mexico
Summary
Patients admitted to intensive care units are exposed to multiple environmental and clinical factors that may affect their physiological responses. This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effect of physical contact with the primary caregiver on physiological parameters in adult patients hospitalized in an intensive care unit.
Official title: Physiological Changes in Adult Intensive Care Patients Upon Contact With Their Primary Caregiver (CARE-ICU): A Randomized Clinical Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 59 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
80
Start Date
2026-08-01
Completion Date
2026-08-31
Last Updated
2026-08-12
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Standardized therapeutic physical contact
During the pre-visit phase (30 minutes), caregivers will receive information about the study, patient's condition, infection control procedures, and training on the standardized contact protocol. During the visit phase (20 min), the caregiver will greet the patient in a customary manner (1 min); provide a gentle massage to the dorsal surface of the hand while discussing positive events of the day (6 min); gently touch the patient's forehead with the fingertips while recalling pleasant memories (3 min); gently massage the patient's cheek using the fingertips while providing encouraging and positive messages (3 minutes); massage the palm of the patient's hand using circular movements while discussing goals to be achieved after hospital discharge (4 min); and holding the patient's hand and expressing wishes for recovery and discharge (3 min). Following the visit, caregivers will be given the opportunity to share observations, comments, and feedback regarding the intervention experience.
Locations (1)
Investigación del Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Respiratorias
Mexico City, Mexico City, Mexico