Virtual Reality to Reduce Anxiety, Agitation and Delirium in Critically Ill Patients

This is a pilot feasibility study examining the use of immersive virtual reality (VR) in adult intensive care unit (ICU) patients. The study evaluates whether brief, non-interactive VR sessions delivered using a commercially available standalone head-mounted display with calming, nature-based content can be delivered safely and effectively within routine SICU workflow. Exploratory objectives assess whether VR sessions are associated with changes in anxiety, agitation, delirium, pain, and sedative medication requirements. This research is not intended to evaluate the safety or effectiveness of the headset and/or the specific VR software used for the research

NCT Number	NCT07649876
Lead Sponsor	Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Conditions	Delirium in the Intensive Care Unit, Sleep Quality in Adult ICU Patients, Agitation Associated With Critical Illness, Anxiety Acute
Enrollment	30 participants
Start Date	2026-06-02
Primary Completion	2026-09 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-09 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-06-22