This study is exploring if virtual reality (VR) therapy can help reduce anxiety, agitation, and delirium in adults in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). The VR therapy uses a headset to show calming nature scenes like oceans or forests. Researchers want to see if these VR sessions can be safely and effectively given to patients in the ICU. They will also look at whether VR helps with pain and reduces the need for sedative medications. You might be able to join if you are an adult (18 or older) in the Surgical ICU at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, are expected to stay in the ICU for more than 48 hours, and can follow simple commands. The study aims to enroll 30 participants, but its current status is unclear.

Study design

This is a pilot study with 30 planned participants, testing a behavioral intervention (VR therapy). It is not specified if it's randomized or blinded.

What's involved

You would participate in brief VR sessions using a headset with calming nature content. The study measures how well the intervention works from enrollment to the end of the intervention at 3 days.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

Participants are followed from the time of enrollment to the end of the intervention at 3 days.

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