Using virtual reality to improve sleep in ICU patients
Strategies Establishment for Promoting Sleep Quality and Quantity of Patients Requiring Intensive Care: Verifying the Effect of Virtual Reality Integrated Into Multicomponent Interventions
This study is testing if a virtual reality program can help improve sleep for critically ill patients in the ICU compared to using eye masks.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 120 (estimated) |
| Ages | 20 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Taipei Medical University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Taipei) |
| Trial ID | NCT05518955 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a guided virtual reality program integrated into a multicomponent intervention for enhancing sleep quality and quantity in critically ill patients in the ICU. A total of 120 participants will be randomly assigned to either the SLEEP care group, which receives virtual reality sessions, or a control group that uses eye masks. The study will monitor various parameters, including sleep quality, pain, anxiety, and stress, using tools like EEG sensors and actigraph watches. The intervention will be conducted over three days, with assessments made on the impact of sleep on cognitive function during and after ICU stay.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are critically ill adults aged 20 years and above who can communicate in Chinese or Mandarin and are expected to stay in the ICU for at least 72 hours.
Not a fit: Patients with a history of sleep disorders, cognitive impairment, psychiatric disorders, or those who are delirious may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve sleep quality for critically ill patients, enhancing their recovery process.
How similar studies have performed: While the integration of virtual reality in healthcare is gaining traction, this specific approach in the ICU setting is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 20 years and above. * Conscious and able to communicate with Chinese or Mandarin. * To stay in ICU at least 72 hrs Exclusion Criteria: * The medical history of sleep disorder, cognition impairment, psychiatric disorders, seizures, visual difficulty or hearing difficulty * The APACHE II score over than 25 * The participates who are delirium
Where this trial is running
Taipei
- Taipei Medical University Hospital. — Taipei, Taiwan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Hsiao-Yean Chiu — Taipei Medical University Hospital
- Study coordinator: Hsiao-Yean Chiu
- Email: hychiu0315@tmu.edu.tw
- Phone: +886-2-27361661
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.