Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 to 70

See if virtual reality can help MI patients in ICU feel less anxious and have steadier vital signs

Official title: The Effect of Virtual Reality on Vital Signs and Anxiety in Myocardial Infarction Patients Admitted to Cardiology Intensive Care Unit: A Randomized Controlled Study.

Run by Yuzuncu Yil University · NCT07696390 · Data updated 2026-11-12

A VR glasses intervention is tested in conscious MI patients in the ICU to see if it changes their vital signs and anxiety.

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Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 70 Years
SexAll
Enrollment50 (estimated)
SponsorYuzuncu Yil University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Van)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJuly 10, 2026
Main results expectedSeptember 18, 2026
Study endsSeptember 18, 2026
Registry record updatedJuly 13, 2026
Trial IDNCT07696390 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Adults 18–70 with STEMI who are conscious, oriented, cooperative, and have undergone stent placement in the cardiology ICU.

Probably not a fit

Patients with psychiatric, sensory, or communication impairments, or those outside the ICU setting, may not benefit.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This randomized design tests whether applying virtual reality glasses to conscious MI patients in the cardiology ICU affects physiological measures (blood pressure, heart rate, oxygen saturation, and respiratory rate) and anxiety. The study targets adults up to 70 years old who have STEMI and have undergone stent placement, and who are oriented and cooperative. Outcome data from this intervention could inform how technology like VR might support cardiovascular care in critical settings.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, VR could provide a nonpharmacologic way to reduce anxiety and stabilize vital signs in MI patients.

How similar studies have gone: Previous research on VR in MI or cardiology ICU patients is limited, making this approach relatively novel.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

1. The patient is in intensive care.
2. The patient has been diagnosed with myocardial infarction.
3. The patient is between 18 and 70 years old.
4. The patient is conscious.
5. The patient is oriented and cooperative.
6. The patient volunteers to participate in the study.
7. The patient is open to communication.
8. The patient agrees to participate in the study.
9. The patient has no mental, visual, auditory, or speech impairment.
10. The patient has undergone stent placement.
11. The patient has STEMI.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. The patient has a psychiatric disorder.
2. The patient has any communication impairment.

Where it's running

  • SBU Van Training and Research Hospital
    Van, Turkey (Türkiye)
    Recruiting

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How to take part

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Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.