Investigating the effect of virtual reality based relaxation on delirium and anxiety

Investigating the effect of virtual reality based relaxation on delirium and anxiety in hospitalized patients in cardiac surgery Intensive Care Unit

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20241203063920N1

Enrollment

Registered

2025-03-09

Start date

2025-04-04

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-07-21

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Conditions

Condition 1: cardiac surgery. Condition 2: delirium. Condition 3: anxiety. Chronic ischemic heart disease Delirium due to known physiological condition Anxiety disorder, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: The intervention includes showing soothing images and sounds of nature at night using the Sheinken G4BS virtual reality bluetooth headset along with 360-degree cont

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age above 18 years Consciousness level according to the GCS criterion equal to 15 at the time of entering the study Ability to understand Persian language

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: severe vision or hearing disorders (double vision, low vision due to macular degeneration, retinopathy, severe hypoacusis or deafness) suffering from cognitive disorders (such as dementia) having a psychiatric diagnosis of suffering from serious mental disorders (such as major depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, etc.)

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Delirium. Timepoint: 1. First session: Before the intervention, on the day before surgery 2. Second session: After the intervention, on the day before surgery 3. Third session: After the intervention, on the second day after surgery 4. Fourth session: After the intervention, on the third day after surgery. Method of measurement: Confusion Assessment Method for the ICU.;Anxiety. Timepoint: 1. First session: Before the intervention, on the day before surgery 2. Second session: After the intervention, on the day before surgery 3. Third session: After the intervention, on the second day after surgery 4. Fourth session: After the intervention, on the third day after surgery. Method of measurement: Using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Questionnaire (HADS).	—

Measure

Time frame

Delirium. Timepoint: 1. First session: Before the intervention, on the day before surgery 2. Second session: After the intervention, on the day before surgery 3. Third session: After the intervention, on the second day after surgery 4. Fourth session: After the intervention, on the third day after surgery. Method of measurement: Confusion Assessment Method for the ICU.;Anxiety. Timepoint: 1. First session: Before the intervention, on the day before surgery 2. Second session: After the intervention, on the day before surgery 3. Third session: After the intervention, on the second day after surgery 4. Fourth session: After the intervention, on the third day after surgery. Method of measurement: Using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Questionnaire (HADS).

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Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactFatemeh Baharestani

Kerman University of Medical Sciences

fatemeh.baharestani1376@gmail.com+98 34 3324 0134

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026