Virtual Reality to Reduce Anxiety in Critically Ill Patients
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether wearing a virtual reality headset—which shows calming scenes like nature—can help reduce anxiety, agitation, and confusion in patients admitted to the intensive care unit. The goal is to see if VR can help patients feel more comfortable during their recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are at least 18 years old and admitted to the surgical intensive care unit at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
- You expect to stay in the ICU for more than 48 hours (about 2 days)
- You can keep your eyes open for at least 30 seconds and follow simple instructions (like 'squeeze my hand')
- You do not have significant vision or hearing problems that cannot be corrected
- You speak English
- You are mentally stable enough to use the VR headset safely without severe confusion or need for physical restraints
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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