Virtual reality relaxation for insomnia

Is this trial a fit for you?

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

What this trial studies

This randomized, open-label, parallel-group study will enroll about 30 adults aged 25 to 50 with insomnia disorder near Université Laval. Participants are assigned to either the VR relaxation intervention or a waitlist control, with outcomes measured at baseline, after the intervention, and at a 3-month follow-up. The study will assess feasibility and acceptability, changes in pre-sleep arousal, sleep quality and depth (including ORP metrics), and symptoms of anxiety and depression. Sleep-related data will include both questionnaires and objective sleep indicators derived from ORP analyses. The aim is to determine whether VR relaxation can reduce insomnia symptoms and improve overall sleep health in this population.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Aged between 25 and 50 years
* Experiencing difficulty initiating sleep, maintaining sleep, or early-morning awakenings at least three times per week for a minimum of three months
* Residing within a 25-km radius of Université Laval

Exclusion Criteria:

* Diagnosis of serious medical conditions (e.g., cancer, neurological disorders, chronic pain) or major psychiatric disorders
* Conditions that could be exacerbated by virtual reality devices (e.g., epilepsy, eye disorders, dizziness, balance disorders)
* Adverse effects related to virtual reality use (e.g., dizziness, nausea)
* Currently using prescription or over-the-counter sleep aids
* Engaged in night shifts or rotating shift work

Where it's running

• Laval University
  Québec, Quebec, Canada Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: William-Girard Journault, BA
• Email: william-girard.journault.1@ulaval.ca
• Phone: 581-998-6713

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.