Virtual reality headsets ease pain and anxiety for hospitalized seniors
NCT ID NCT05759026
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether using virtual reality (VR) during medical procedures can reduce pain and anxiety in hospitalized patients over 60. 87 elderly participants used VR headsets or tablets showing relaxing scenes while receiving routine care. The goal was to see if personalized VR experiences improve comfort and quality of life compared to standard care.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- 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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87 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jun 2023
- Finished
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Jun 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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60 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Men or Women * Over 60 years old * Subject affiliated to the Social Security * Patient receiving 4 identical cares as part of routine care Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of visual and auditory disorders contraindicating the use of a VR headset; * Unstabilized epilepsy; * Acute psychiatric disorders * Vulnerable population
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHU de Nice - Hopital de Cimiez
Nice, 06000, France
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