Multi-sensory Intervention Room Application (MIRA) Device in the NSICU
Study Phase: N/A
Recruitment Status: Recruiting
Start Date: August 25, 2024
End Date: May 01, 2025
The purpose of this research study is to determine the safety, feasibility, and efficacy of a device, MIRA, on the physical, mental, and cognitive health of Neurosciences Intensive Care Unit (NSICU) patients. The study device is a Multi-Sensory Stimulation Device named MIRA, which uses commercially available hardware and builds off the SOLUNA software created by Studio Elsewhere, which produces audio and visual immersive experiences. The current device, Model M1, is a prototype developed for sole investigational purposes of this study and is not commercially available. Participants, who will be patients and staff of the NSICU, will complete questionnaires regarding safety, feasibility, and efficacy. The research team will enroll 20 patient and 15 staff participants. The trial is expected to last 12 months.
Inclusion Criteria: To be eligible to participate in this study, an individual must meet all of the following criteria: For NSICU Staff:
- Current employee at NSICU
- Aged >/= 18 For NSICU Patients:
- Currently admitted to the Mount Sinai Hospital NSICU for any diagnosis OR a Legally Authorized Representative (LAR) for the patient, and expected to stay for at least 48 hours
- Provision of signed and dated informed consent form (ICF)
- Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study
- Aged >/= 18
- Any sex or gender identity
- Currently admitted to the Mount Sinai Hospital NSICU for any diagnosis OR a Legally Authorized Representative (LAR) for the patient, and expected to stay for at least 48 hours Exclusion Criteria
- Not a Mount Sinai NSICU patient
- No LAR present and unable to consent
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Conditions:
- Syndrome