Virtual Reality Games for Delirium
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial aims to evaluate the feasibility, safety, and acceptability of a virtual reality (VR)-based cognitive stimulation game to reduce postoperative delirium among older surgical patients at high risk due to pre-existing cognitive impairment.
Who Is on the Research Team?
Hina Faisal, MD
Principal Investigator
The Methodist Hospital Research Institute
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for men and women aged 65 or older who already have some memory or thinking problems, are having major surgery (planned or emergency), and are expected to stay in the ICU for at least three days after surgery.Inclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants are randomized to receive VR-based cognitive stimulation games, watch a VR movie, or receive nurse-led reality orientation therapy
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment, including cognitive assessments and delirium episodes
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Virtual Reality movies
- Virtual Reality Software
Trial Overview
The study compares virtual reality games and movies designed to stimulate the brain with standard nurse-led care, to see if VR can help prevent delirium after surgery in older adults. Participants are randomly assigned to one of these groups.
How Is the Trial Designed?
3
Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Participants will engage in interactive, VR-based cognitive stimulation games.
Participants will watch a non-interactive VR movie experience consisting of educational material.
Participants will receive standard-of-care, nurse-led reality orientation therapy.
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
The Methodist Hospital Research Institute
Lead Sponsor
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Collaborator
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