VR headsets bring family to ICU, aim to cut delirium
NCT ID NCT05525702
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether a virtual reality system that lets family members appear and comfort patients can reduce delirium in ICU patients on breathing machines. About 102 adults in China will use the VR headset until their breathing tube is removed. Researchers will track delirium days, sedation use, and length of ICU stay.
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 Family Support System (VRFS) device
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a drug-free way to lower delirium rates and improve recovery for ICU patients on ventilators.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 102 participants, so results may not apply widely. The effect may be modest or hard to separate from standard care.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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PUMC
RECRUITINGBeijing, Beijing Municipality, 100730, China
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