Designing a Virtual Reality Intervention to Improve Physical and Psychological Health in Intensive Care Units

Launched by DUKE UNIVERSITY · Jan 27, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying whether Virtual Reality (VR) can help patients in the cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit (ICU) move more easily and improve their mood. Participants will be asked to fill out a survey about feelings like anxiety, depression, and loneliness. They will learn how to use a VR device and play a game designed to encourage movement, such as using their arms and hands to dance or hit objects in a virtual world. The goal is for them to play the game at least once a day, but they are welcome to play more if they wish.

To be eligible for this trial, participants need to be adults who speak English and have been in the ICU for at least three days with limited ability to move. However, those who are pregnant, have severe visual impairments, a history of seizures, or are currently intubated or sedated cannot participate. This study is currently recruiting participants, and it aims to provide a fun and engaging way for patients to improve their physical and emotional health while in the ICU.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Adult
• • English speaking
• • 3+ days ICU admission with limited mobility
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Pregnancy
• • Blind/severe visual impairment
• • History of seizures
• • Intubation/sedation
• • Special enteric contact isolation