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New treatment option for Intensive Care Unit Delirium
Official title Virtual Reality Cognitive Intervention for Critically Ill Delirium Survivors (VR-Cog)
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07496255
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The purpose of this study is to measure the feasibility, acceptability of virtual reality (VR) brain games and estimate their effect on memory, attention, and mood for ICU survivors. The VR program will be used at home through a headset and hand controls.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 50 and older
You may be able to join if
- Adults aged 50 years or older
- English speaking
- Admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) with acute respiratory failure/invasive mechanical ventilation
- Screening positive for delirium (using Richmond Agitation Sedation Scale and Confusion Assessment Method for the ICU)
You likely can't join if
- Acute neurologic injury such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, brain mass, intracranial hemorrhage, seizures, or central nervous system infection
- Chronic cognitive or physical function deficit preventing participation in study interventions or assessments (determined by chart diagnoses and...
- Chronic cognitive impairment (including mild cognitive impairment or dementia) identified by chart diagnosis, prescription of anti-dementia...
- Severe, uncorrected vision or hearing impairment preventing participation in intervention or outcomes assessments
- Admitted with acute alcohol or drug intoxication or withdrawal
- Severe, uncontrolled psychiatric disorder (bipolar disorder or schizophrenia)
See the full eligibility criteria
- Adults aged 50 years or older
- English speaking
- Admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) with acute respiratory failure/invasive mechanical ventilation
- Screening positive for delirium (using Richmond Agitation Sedation Scale and Confusion Assessment Method for the ICU)
- Acute neurologic injury such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, brain mass, intracranial hemorrhage, seizures, or central nervous system infection
- Chronic cognitive or physical function deficit preventing participation in study interventions or assessments (determined by chart diagnoses and direct participant interview)
- Chronic cognitive impairment (including mild cognitive impairment or dementia) identified by chart diagnosis, prescription of anti-dementia medications, or Informant Questionnaire on Cognitive Decline in the Elderly...
- Severe, uncorrected vision or hearing impairment preventing participation in intervention or outcomes assessments
- Admitted with acute alcohol or drug intoxication or withdrawal
- Severe, uncontrolled psychiatric disorder (bipolar disorder or schizophrenia)
- History of severe vertigo, motion-induced sickness, headaches, light sensitivity, seizures, or prior intolerance of virtual reality (VR)
- Receiving comfort care measures or not expected to survive the hospitalization
- Prisoners or patients unable to provide consent
- Not expected to be discharged home from the hospital, or living more than 50 miles from the nearest recruitment site, or homeless
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Compensation & support
Compensation mentioned.
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Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 50 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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