Virtual reality brings calm to seriously ill seniors
NCT ID NCT07580352
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether virtual reality (VR) experiences are practical and helpful for older adults with serious illnesses living in nursing homes. 52 participants tried computer-generated or film-based VR. Researchers measured symptoms like pain and anxiety, and how relaxed they felt. The goal was to see if VR could be a simple way to improve well-being.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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52 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Apr 2024
- Finished
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Feb 2025
- 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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65 months and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: Seriously ill nursing home residents identified by their care team as able to participate. \- Exclusion Criteria: \<65 years of age \-
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Stanford University
Palo Alto, California, 94304, United States
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