Virtual reality headsets tested to soothe ICU Patients' discomfort

NCT ID NCT06830369

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether using a virtual reality headset (HypnoVR) can reduce discomfort in patients recovering in the intensive care unit after major heart, chest, or abdominal surgery. 194 adults will be randomly assigned to either standard care or twice-daily VR sessions for 10-20 minutes. The main goal is to measure comfort using a validated questionnaire at ICU discharge.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: HypnoVR virtual reality device
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a drug-free way to ease discomfort and anxiety for patients in intensive care after major surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial at one hospital. The effect may be small or not apply to other ICUs. VR headsets may not be comfortable for all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

delirium

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DELIRIUM DISCOMFORT IMMERSIVE VIRTUAL REALITY INTENSIVE CARE UNIT IPREA

Contacts and locations

Locations

CHRU Amiens
RECRUITING

Amiens, 80054, France

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