Virtual reality alcohol support for hospitalized patients
This study tests whether a virtual reality (VR) program can help hospitalized patients with alcohol-related liver disease reduce their drinking. It uses a short VR session designed to support patients during their stay.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You have been hospitalized for alcohol-related liver disease, or you are a Cleveland Clinic nurse with healthcare quality experience.
- You must be able to speak English.
- You must be comfortable wearing a VR headset and not have severe motion sickness.
- You must not have had a seizure in the past year, be pregnant, or be legally blind or deaf.
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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