Could VR headsets make ICU recovery less miserable?
NCT ID NCT07089134
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether using an immersive virtual reality headset during physical therapy can improve satisfaction and recovery for patients in the intensive care unit. Ninety adult ICU patients will be randomly assigned to either traditional rehab or rehab with VR. The goal is to see if VR makes the experience more pleasant and helps patients get better faster.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- immersive virtual reality headset
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could make ICU rehabilitation more pleasant and engaging, potentially improving recovery and reducing stress.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 90 patients. The benefits may not be large or may not apply to all ICU patients. Virtual reality may cause discomfort or side effects like dizziness.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hospital Sírio Libanês
São Paulo, São Paulo, 01308050, Brazil
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