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Virtual reality and music may ease ICU suffering

NCT ID NCT04017299

Symptom relief Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether electronic distractions like music, virtual reality, or TV can reduce discomfort in ICU patients. Sixty awake, non-delirious adults tried each device for 15 minutes. Researchers measured changes in pain, anxiety, thirst, shortness of breath, and insomnia. The goal is to find safe, effective tools to improve patient comfort.

What this could mean

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Active substance
electronic distraction devices (music therapy, virtual reality, radio, television)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward simple, non-drug ways to reduce suffering for ICU patients.
What could go wrong
This is a small feasibility study with only 60 patients, so results may not apply to all ICU patients. It tests short-term use and does not yet prove long-term benefits.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

60 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jul 2019

Finished

Dec 2019

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: * patient admitted in intensive care unit, * adult, * French speaking, * awake (RASS ≥ -1), * not delirious (CAM-ICU negative), Exclusion Criteria: * patient refusal * psychosis or preexisting cognitive dysfunction * cerebral injury, * hygiene/microbiological harm, * pregnancy, * decision of withdrawal of care

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Conditions

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anxiety disorder Dyspnea Pain

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Adult icu patients

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Montpellier Hospital

    Montpellier, 34295, France

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