Environmental Enhancements for Healthcare Facility Imaging Experience
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial aims to understand how different environmental conditions—such as light, smell, sound, vibration, and voice activation—affect people's experiences during medical imaging tests. Researchers seek to determine how these factors influence imaging quality and patient comfort. Participants may include healthy volunteers, patients scheduled for imaging tests, or staff working in imaging environments. Individuals with upcoming MRI or CT scans at a specific facility might be suitable for this study. As an unphased study, this trial allows participants to contribute to enhancing the comfort and effectiveness of medical imaging for future patients.
Do I need to stop my current medications for this trial?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It seems to focus on environmental conditions during imaging, so it's unlikely that your medications will be affected, but you should confirm with the trial coordinators.
What prior data suggests that these environmental enhancements are safe for healthcare facility imaging experiences?
Research shows that the elements tested in this study—light, smell, sound, vibration, and voice activation—are generally safe under normal conditions.
1. **Light Perception**: Studies have found that normal exposure to LED lights, such as blue and white ones, is not harmful. Very bright lights or prolonged exposure might affect the eyes, but the risk remains low for everyday use.
2. **Smell Perception**: While losing the sense of smell can affect safety and well-being, experiencing different scents is usually safe. No known harmful effects result from simply smelling various odors.
3. **Sound Perception**: Research indicates that loud noises, like those from MRI machines, can cause hearing problems. However, exposure to sound at safe levels does not harm hearing.
4. **Vibration Perception**: Short-term exposure to vibration, such as touch-based feedback, can temporarily alter the perception of textures or temperatures. This is not harmful in the short term.
5. **Voice Activation**: Using voice technology in healthcare is considered safe. The main concern involves technical errors, not physical risk to users.
Overall, these treatments are well-tolerated with minimal risk when used correctly. The study aims to understand preferences and perceptions, ensuring a comfortable experience.12345Why are researchers excited about this trial?
Researchers are excited about this trial because it explores how enhancing environmental factors like light, smell, sound, vibration, and voice activation can improve the healthcare imaging experience. Unlike conventional imaging procedures that often overlook the influence of sensory environments, this trial investigates how these enhancements might reduce patient anxiety and improve the quality of imaging results. By focusing on the sensory perceptions of patients, healthy volunteers, and staff, the trial aims to discover new ways to create a more comfortable and potentially more effective imaging environment.
What evidence suggests that this trial's environmental enhancements could be effective for improving the imaging experience?
This trial will explore various environmental enhancements to improve the imaging experience in healthcare facilities. Research has shown that improving hospital lighting can boost a patient's physical and mental health. Studies find that adjusting light levels can increase patient comfort and satisfaction. Scents also play a role, as certain aromas can elevate mood and enhance comfort. Sounds, such as music or nature noises, can reduce stress and promote relaxation. Vibration feedback aids in sensory awareness and relaxation. Additionally, voice-activated technology can streamline healthcare interactions, making them more comfortable for patients. Evidence supports each of these factors in enhancing patient experiences and outcomes. Participants in this trial will experience these enhancements and provide feedback on their effectiveness.678910
Who Is on the Research Team?
Michael V Knopp, MD, PhD
Principal Investigator
Ohio State University
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for staff, volunteers, and patients over 18 at the Ohio State University who can consent to participate. Patients must have an imaging study scheduled at Wright Center. It excludes prisoners, non-English speakers, and those unable to consent without a guardian.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Environmental Exposure
Participants are exposed to varied environmental conditions and provide feedback through surveys and physiological measurements
Imaging Examination
Participants undergo imaging examinations with altered environmental conditions to assess quality and comfort
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for feedback and physiological responses after environmental exposure and imaging examinations
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Light perception
- Smell perception
- Sound perception
- Vibration perception
- Voice activation
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Cincinnati
Lead Sponsor
Ohio State University
Lead Sponsor
Ohio Third Frontier
Collaborator
Wright Center of Innovation in Biomedical Imaging
Collaborator