Can VR nature scenes bring comfort to palliative patients and their families?
NCT ID NCT07567391
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether watching calming virtual reality (VR) nature videos, including scenes from Saudi Arabia, can improve quality of life and emotional well-being for people receiving palliative care and their family caregivers. About 100 patient-caregiver pairs will take part, using VR headsets at home. The goal is to see if this simple, drug-free approach can reduce stress and improve mood.
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 100 people
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- Expected to start
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Oct 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Sep 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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18 years and older
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Adult patients (≥18 years) receiving palliative care in Saudi Arabia * Primary family caregivers living with and providing daily care to the patient * Ability to provide informed consent * Fluent in Arabic Exclusion Criteria * Severe cognitive impairment or psychiatric conditions that prevent use of VR * History of epilepsy or vestibular disorders * Inability to understand or follow instructions for using VR equipment
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