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Virtual nature walks could lift mood for elderly patients stuck in hospital

NCT ID NCT07712549

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 17, 2026 · Last updated Jul 22, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether an interactive, nature-based virtual reality (VR) program can reduce anxiety and depression in older adults staying in the hospital with chronic health conditions. One hundred hospitalized adults aged 60 and older will be randomly assigned to either an interactive VR program where they make simple choices and navigate calming scenes, or a passive version where they watch the same scenes without interaction. Researchers will measure changes in psychological distress, self-esteem, and feelings of helplessness over several weeks to see if the interactive version offers added benefits.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
Interactive nature-based virtual reality intervention delivered via head-mounted display
What this could lead to
If effective, this VR program could offer a drug-free way to ease anxiety and depression in older adults during long hospital stays.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with 100 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The benefit over passive nature viewing may be small or absent.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Chronic Disease

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CHRONIC DISEASE LEARNED HELPLESSNESS PSYCHOLOGICAL DISTRESS

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Center for Geriatric Care and Nursing Science (Semmelweis University)

    Budapest, 1097, Hungary

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  • Department of Neurosurgery (University of Szeged)

    Szeged, 6725, Hungary

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  • Rehabilitation Clinic (Semmelweis University)

    Budapest, 1121, Hungary

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

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