VR headsets could keep ICU patients mentally clear
NCT ID NCT07357389
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether daily 15-minute virtual reality sessions with calming nature scenes and meditation can prevent delirium in high-risk ICU patients. About 822 adults in the surgical ICU at Cedars-Sinai will either get standard care or standard care plus VR for up to 5 days. Researchers will track how many develop delirium, how long it lasts, and whether VR is practical and safe in the ICU.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Virtual reality (VR) sessions with calming scenes, meditation, and music
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to prevent delirium in ICU patients, potentially reducing hospital stays and improving recovery.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage study testing feasibility and effectiveness. VR may not be practical for all ICU patients, and the benefits may be small or not apply to everyone.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Cedars Sinai Medical Center
RECRUITINGLos Angeles, California, 90048, United States
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