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Can virtual forests help people with MS sleep better?

NCT ID NCT06074419

Symptom relief Sponsor: Ataturk University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 10, 2026 · Last updated Sep 11, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

Researchers at Ataturk University are testing whether watching nature videos through virtual reality glasses can improve sleep quality and mental well-being in people with multiple sclerosis. The trial enrolls 42 adults aged 18 to 80 who have MS and are not in an attack. One group watches virtual nature scenes through Oculus Quest 2 headsets, while the other group receives no extra activity, and researchers compare sleep and well-being scores between the two groups after six weeks.

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Active substance
virtual reality nature videos viewed through Oculus Quest 2 glasses
What this could lead to
If it works, virtual nature scenes could give people with mobility limits a safe, low-cost way to support sleep and mood at home.
What could go wrong
This is a small study of 42 people, and any benefits may fade or reflect the novelty of the headset rather than lasting change. Some participants may find VR uncomfortable or hard to use.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

42 people

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Started

Feb 2024

Finished

Nov 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 80 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (any type) 2. Not being in an MS attack period 3. Being between the ages of 18-80 4. Having the level of awareness to maintain healthy communication 5. Volunteering to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: 1. Having impaired cognitive functions at a level that prevents maintaining healthy communication and responding to data collection forms. 2. Being in an MS attack phase 3. Being diagnosed with sleep apnea or any sleep disorder 4. Using sleeping pills 5. Having a major psychiatric disorder 6. Working a night shift job 7. Having visual impairment 8. Being younger than 18 or older than 80 9. Not volunteering to participate in the study

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

dental caries insomnia multiple sclerosis Psychological Well-Being

As listed by the trial registrant

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Nursing caries

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Erzurum Şehir Hastanesi

    Erzurum, Karaman, (533) 935-2570, Turkey (Türkiye)

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