Virtual reality brings hope to ICU recovery
NCT ID NCT07234201
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether using virtual reality (VR) can help patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) become more active and improve their mental well-being. Researchers will enroll 60 adults who have been in the ICU for at least 3 days and have limited mobility. Participants will use VR to encourage movement and track changes in their physical and emotional health.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 60 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Dec 2025
- Expected to finish
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Nov 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * English speaking * Adults age 18 or greater * ICU stay greater or equal to 3 days * Limited mobility Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy * Special enteric contact isolation * Blindness * History of seizure or vertigo * Intubated and sedated * ICU delirium
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Duke University Hospital
RECRUITINGDurham, North Carolina, 27710, United States
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