VR sessions to lower confusion in ICU patients
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether virtual reality (VR) activities can reduce delirium—new, sudden confusion—in people staying in the ICU. It may help patients feel clearer and more oriented during a longer ICU stay.
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Who can take part
- Be 18 years or older
- Expect to need a breathing machine (mechanical ventilation) for more than 24 hours
- Expect to be in the ICU for more than 72 hours
- Be able to use Chinese for study activities
- Have no severe vision or hearing problems that would block using the VR equipment
- Not have had serious confusion before coming to the ICU
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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