Virtual Reality for Anxiety and Delirium in ICU Patients
Virtual Reality to Reduce Anxiety, Agitation and Delirium in Critically Ill Patients
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Delirium in the Intensive Care Unit
Sleep Quality in Adult ICU Patients
Agitation Associated With Critical Illness
Anxiety Acute
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Healthy Volunteers Welcome
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
At a Glance
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Prevention
- Participants needed
- 30 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Milton S. Hershey Medical Center · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for adult patients in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit to test the use of virtual reality to help reduce anxiety and agitation. Taking part involves using a virtual reality headset with calming content during your time in the ICU.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am at least 18 years old.
- I am a patient in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit at Penn State Health.
- I can keep my eyes open for at least 30 seconds.
- I can follow simple commands.
- I can communicate discomfort or ask to stop.
- I speak English.
- I am expected to stay in the ICU for more than 48 hours.
You may not be able to join if
- I have significant hemodynamic instability.
- I have a known psychotic disorder like schizophrenia.
- I have severe dementia and cannot communicate.
- I have a history of disequilibrium syndrome or vertigo.
- I have acute hyperactive delirium that requires physical restraints.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
This is a pilot feasibility study examining the use of immersive virtual reality (VR) in adult intensive care unit (ICU) patients. The study evaluates whether brief, non-interactive VR sessions delivered using a commercially available standalone head-mounted display with calming, nature-based content can be delivered safely and effectively within routine SICU workflow. Exploratory objectives asses…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Aged ≥ 18 years old admitted to the Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.
2. No significant uncorrectable visual or auditory impairments
3. Estimated ICU length of stay \> 48h
4. At the time of each VR session, able to keep…
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