What is HypnoVR studying for discomfort in the surgical intensive care unit?

HypnoVR is being studied to see if immersive virtual reality can reduce discomfort symptoms like anxiety, pain, thirst, and sleep deprivation in patients after major surgery in the ICU. The research is conducted at a French university hospital to explore this innovative approach to patient comfort during intensive care.

Who may be eligible for this surgical ICU clinical trial?

Adults 18 years or older who have had major cardiothoracic or abdominal surgery and are admitted to the surgical ICU for at least 48 hours may be eligible. Both men and women can participate, but patients with delirium, cognitive disorders, or certain medical conditions are excluded. Please review eligibility criteria for more details.

Is there any cost to participate in this surgical ICU clinical trial?

Study-related care, including the virtual reality treatment and all trial visits, is provided at no cost. However, any personal travel expenses or accommodations are not guaranteed to be covered and may vary depending on your situation.

Actively Recruiting

Phase Not Applicable

Age: 18Years +

All Genders

ID06830369

Studying How Virtual Reality Using HypnoVR Can Improve Comfort After Major Surgery in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit

Led by Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens · Updated on 2025-11-18

194

Participants Needed

Research Sites

4 weeks

Total Duration

AI-Summary

What this Trial Is About

This research investigates the effect of immersive virtual reality IVR using HypnoVR on reducing discomfort for patients admitted to a surgical intensive care unit ICU following major surgeries such as cardiac, thoracic, or major abdominal operations. The study aims to assess whether this VR program can help ease discomfort related to the ICU environment and care, which often causes psychological effects. It is a prospective, randomized controlled trial enrolling 194 patients in a single hospital setting.

CONDITIONS

Brief Title

Effect of a Virtual Reality Program on Patient Comfort in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit

Who Can Participate

Age: 18Years +

All Genders

Eligibility Criteria

You may qualify if you...

Patients over 18 years old
Scheduled for a major cardiothoracic or major abdominal surgery
Provided written informed consent
Admitted to a surgical ICU for postoperative care for at least 48 hours
No delirium at inclusion as assessed by RASS and CAM-ICU scales

You will not qualify if you...

Missing informed consent
Under 18 years old
Participated in another study within the last 30 days
Pregnant or breastfeeding
Emergency hospitalization
Progressive sepsis
Transferred from another intensive care unit
Short-term life-threatening condition
Active psychiatric illness requiring antidepressant, antipsychotic, or anxiolytic treatment
Mechanical ventilation for more than 48 hours
Known cognitive disorders
Uncontrolled epilepsy
Visual or auditory problems preventing virtual reality use
Under guardianship or deprived of liberty
Not registered with the national social security system

Your Study Journey

Screening

Duration - 2 to 4 weeks

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.

1 visit (in-person)

Treatment

Duration - 2 to 5 days

Participants receive virtual reality sessions with HypnoVR® twice daily after extubation for 2 to 5 days or receive usual health care.

Twice-daily sessions during ICU stay

Follow-up

Duration - 1 month

Participants are assessed for anxiety and depression one month after discharge from intensive care.

1 follow-up visit

Research Team

Colin DEVOS

How is the study designed?

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Masking

DOUBLE

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Model

PARALLEL

Primary Purpose

OTHER

Number of Arms

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Published Research Related To This Trial

Effect of a virtual reality program on patient comfort in the surgical intensive care unit of a French university hospital: study protocol for a monocentric, prospective, superiority, randomised controlled trial-ZION study.

Pierre Huette, Stéphanie Malaquin, Thomas Lefebvre...

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40675645/

Studying How Virtual Reality Using HypnoVR Can Improve Comfort After Major Surgery in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit

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AI-Summary

What this Trial Is About

Brief Title

Who Can Participate

Eligibility Criteria

Your Study Journey

Research Team

How is the study designed?

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HypnoVR studying for discomfort in the surgical intensive care unit?

Who may be eligible for this surgical ICU clinical trial?

Is there any cost to participate in this surgical ICU clinical trial?

Will I receive HypnoVR or usual care during the trial?

How will discomfort and other symptoms be measured during the trial?

What happens after this surgical ICU clinical trial ends?

Can I leave this surgical ICU clinical trial if I change my mind?

Not the Right Trial for You?

Published Research Related To This Trial

Effect of a virtual reality program on patient comfort in the surgical intensive care unit of a French university hospital: study protocol for a monocentric, prospective, superiority, randomised controlled trial-ZION study.

On this page

Sponsors

Sponsors

Who Can Participate

Eligibility Criteria

Your Study Journey

How is the study designed?

Similar Trials

Combination of Sleep Promotion and Cognitive Training to Imp...

Study of Molecular Biomarkers in Delirium and Dementia in Pa...

Analysis of Patient Outcomes and Mortality Changes in an Int...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HypnoVR studying for discomfort in the surgical intensive care unit?

Who may be eligible for this surgical ICU clinical trial?

Is there any cost to participate in this surgical ICU clinical trial?

Will I receive HypnoVR or usual care during the trial?

How will discomfort and other symptoms be measured during the trial?

What happens after this surgical ICU clinical trial ends?

Can I leave this surgical ICU clinical trial if I change my mind?

Published Research Related To This Trial

Effect of a virtual reality program on patient comfort in the surgical intensive care unit of a French university hospital: study protocol for a monocentric, prospective, superiority, randomised controlled trial-ZION study.

Sponsors