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Virtual reality headsets bring calm and brain games to ICU patients

NCT ID NCT06876168

Symptom relief Sponsor: Kirby Mayer Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 21, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tests whether virtual reality (VR) can help patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) relax, improve their mood, and keep their minds active. Participants will use a VR headset for about 15 to 45 minutes each day for up to 5 days, doing breathing exercises, brain games, and relaxation tasks. The study includes 32 adults with acute respiratory failure or sepsis. The main goal is to see if the VR approach is easy to use and practical in the ICU setting.

What this could mean

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Active substance
virtual reality sessions with breathing exercises, brain games, and relaxation techniques
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, drug-free way to help ICU patients feel better and think clearer during recovery.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early feasibility study with only 32 people. It is designed to see if the approach is practical, not to prove it works. Results may not apply to all ICU patients.

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Study facts

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Participants

27 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jul 2025

Finished

May 2026

Lead sponsor

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.

Who is studied

Patients in the intensive care unit at University of Kentucky with sepsis or acute respiratory failure.

Ages

18 to 99 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Admitted to ICU at University of Kentucky for acute respiratory failure, sepsis or other Exclusion Criteria: * Are less than 18 years of age * Have a pre-existing neurologic disorder * Have a pre-existing emotional or personality disorder * Have a history or active mental health disorder or disease * Experienced an acute neurologic event (e.g., stroke) * Are currently pregnant * Are a prisoner * Receiving hospice care * Have existing open wounds or pressure ulcers on head or neck

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acute respiratory failure infectious disease with sepsis Sepsis

As listed by the trial registrant

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Acute respiratory failure Sepsis

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Kentucky

    Lexington, Kentucky, 40536, United States

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