Virtual reality could be the new chill pill for heart patients
NCT ID NCT07620639
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a virtual reality (VR) program that combines special sounds, lights, and real-time body feedback can lower stress and improve heart health markers in 40 adults visiting a cardiology clinic. Participants will be randomly assigned to VR, a non-VR relaxation activity, or usual care. The goal is to see if VR can help people feel less stressed and improve physical signs like heart rate variability.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 40 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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Oct 2028
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 years and older
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 and older * Able to provide informed consent (English only for pilot) * Chronic Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors/ Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SSRI/SNRI) or Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) meds allowed (recorded) * Normal vision and hearing * Stable vitals (HR 55-100 bpm, Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP) 90-160mmHg (millimeters of mercury, afebrile) * Willing to abstain 6 hours pre-session from caffeine, nicotine, heavy exercise * Willing to tolerate electroencephalogram (EEG) headband, Galvanic Skin Response (GSR) electrodes are small sensors placed on the skin (usually fingers or palm) and virtual reality (VR) headset Exclusion Criteria: * History of seizure disorder or photosensitive epilepsy * Migraine with visual aura * Retinal disease sensitive to flicker * Unstable cardiac disease * Dysautonomia * Recent sedative use (benzodiazepines, opioids) * Beta blocker dose changes within last 7 days * Alcohol or recreational drugs within 12 hours * Active panic disorder * Severe motion sickness * Scalp conditions preventing EEG contact * Severe visual or hearing impairment Cognitive impairment * Non-English speakers (pilot in English only)
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Locations
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University of Miami
Miami, Florida, 33136, United States
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