Virtual reality glasses tested to calm ICU patients without drugs

NCT ID NCT07013877

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier de Valenciennes Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether using RELAX glasses—a device that plays calming videos and sounds—can lower anxiety in ICU patients during invasive procedures like getting an IV or a catheter. About 456 adults in intensive care will either use the glasses or receive standard care. Their anxiety levels will be measured before and after the procedure to see if the glasses help.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: RELAX glasses (audiovisual distraction device)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a drug-free way to ease anxiety during stressful ICU procedures, potentially improving patient recovery and reducing medication side effects.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage trial with no phase, and the effect may be small or not generalizable. The glasses might not reduce anxiety more than usual care, and individual responses can vary.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety anxiety disorder

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ANXIETY

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