Virtual reality could soothe hospital anxiety, stanford trial hopes
NCT ID NCT06935604
First seen Nov 01, 2025
Summary
This Stanford study tests whether a short virtual reality mindfulness session can improve mental well-being and reduce anxiety in hospitalized adults. 42 participants will try the VR app and also receive standard care, acting as their own comparison. The goal is to see if immersive relaxation can help patients feel better during their hospital stay.
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Stanford Health Care (SHC)
Palo Alto, California, 94304, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
virtual reality mindfulness application
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a drug-free way to help hospitalized patients feel calmer and less anxious.
What could go wrong
This is a very small early trial with only 42 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The effect may be no better than standard care.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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