Virtual Reality for Anxiety Management in Mechanically Vented Patients

Situational Anxiety Clinical Trial

Official title: Virtual Reality for Anxiety Management in Mechanically Vented Patients

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

The purpose of this study is to investigate the safety and feasibility of virtual reality for anxiety treatment in mechanically ventilated patients.

Clinical Trial Description

Mechanically ventilated patients (those on a breathing machine) often experience heightened levels of anxiety and discomfort. This is usually treated by using sedative medications, however these drugs often have unintended side effects. This study will investigate the safety and feasibility of using relaxing virtual reality environments for reduction of anxiety in mechanically ventilated patients. ;

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Anxiety Disorders
• Situational Anxiety

• NCT number: NCT03169374
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: University of Minnesota
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: November 9, 2017
• Completion date: August 31, 2019