Clinical Trial

Virtual Reality Therapy for Improving Caregiver and Patient Quality of Life in Home-Based Palliative Care in Saudi Arabia

Study acronym: VIRTIC-Hajj
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Summary
This randomized controlled trial evaluates the efficacy of a culturally adapted virtual reality (VR) nature therapy intervention aimed at improving the quality of life (QOL) and emotional well-being of palliative patients and their family caregivers in Saudi Arabia. The study involves immersive VR sessions depicting natural environments, including Saudi-specific landscapes, delivered to patient-caregiver dyads at home. Outcomes include self-reported QOL measures, psychophysiological parameters, and qualitative feedback.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07567391
Lead Sponsor University of Bisha
Conditions Virtual Reality, Quality of Life, Palliative Care, Caregivers
Enrollment 100 participants
Start Date 2026-10-20
Primary Completion 2027-04-01 (estimated)
Study Completion 2027-09-01 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-05-05