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
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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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PUMC
RECRUITINGBeijing, Beijing Municipality, 100730, China
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