Eye-Tracking Communication Tool for Non-verbal ICU Patients

The objectives of this clinical trial are to explore the feasibility of the eye-tracking communication tool in alleviating communication barriers among non-verbal ICU patients. It will also preliminarily investigate the effectiveness of this tool in facilitating communication for these patients. Researchers will compare the eye-tracking communication tool with conventional techniques (such as body language, writing boards, etc.) to observe the feasibility and preliminary effectiveness of the eye-tracking communication tool in alleviating communication barriers. Participants will use an eye-tracking communication tool for augmentative communication for 2 consecutive days.

NCT Number	NCT07205419
Lead Sponsor	Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital
Conditions	Communication Barriers, Eye-tracking Technology, ICU Patients
Enrollment	40 participants
Start Date	2026-07-01
Primary Completion	2028-06-30 (estimated)
Study Completion	2028-06-30 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-05-27