Can a virtual nature room ease the trauma of the ICU?

NCT ID NCT06509815

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests a device called MIRA that plays calming audio and visual scenes for patients in the neurosciences ICU. The goal is to see if it is safe, practical, and helpful for their mental and physical recovery. The trial includes 20 patients and 15 staff members, and will measure how acceptable and feasible the device is in a busy ICU setting.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: MIRA multi-sensory stimulation device
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to ease the mental and physical struggles patients face after an ICU stay.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early-stage study with only 20 patients, focused on safety and feasibility. The device is a prototype, so it may not show clear benefits or be practical for wider use.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

postintensive care syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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POST-INTENSIVE CARE SYNDROME

Contacts and locations

Locations

Mount Sinai Hospital

New York, New York, 10029, United States

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