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Virtual reality meditation tested as a tool to ward off hospital delirium

NCT ID NCT03385993

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Florida Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 06, 2026 · Last updated Jul 07, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether guided meditation delivered through a tablet or virtual reality headset can reduce the risk of delirium in hospitalized adults. Delirium is a sudden state of confusion that can occur during a hospital stay, especially in the ICU. The trial will measure changes in anxiety, pain, and vital signs to see if this digital relaxation tool helps patients stay calm and clear-headed.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Technology-based guided meditation and relaxation (tablet or virtual reality headset)
What this could lead to
If effective, this approach could offer a drug-free way to reduce anxiety, pain, and delirium in hospital patients.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study. The meditation may not significantly reduce delirium or may be difficult for some patients to use.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 100 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jan 2018

Expected to finish

Dec 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * All patients ≥ 18 years admitted to University of Florida (UF) Health Shands Hospital who do not have a positive Confusion Assessment Method (CAM) score, including ICU patients. Exclusion Criteria: The study team will exclude patients if: * Their anticipated ICU stay is less than one day * Patient is intubated and cannot communicate. * Age: \< 18 years * Patient with recent (within 6 months) neuro-vascular event, intra-cranial surgery, and/or acute neurological condition as primary ICU admission reason * Baseline cognitive impairment (e.g., advanced dementia) * Patients who are unable to wear or use the DREAMS equipment

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Conditions

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delirium prevention target

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Delirium

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • UF Health

    Gainesville, Florida, 32610, United States

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