RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06935604

Healing Hearts of Hospitalized Patients

Healing Hearts of Hospitalized Patients With Virtual Reality: A Pragmatic, Crossover Trial

Sponsor

Stanford University

Enrollment

42 participants

Start Date

May 7, 2026

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Anxiety Affect Relaxation Well-Being, Psychological

Summary

The study aims to evaluate the impact of a bedside-delivered virtual reality (VR) mindfulness experience on well-being and psychosocial outcomes among hospitalized adult patients compared to standard of care (SOC; no added mindfulness intervention).

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 99 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This clinical trial is studying a behavioral approach called Standard of Care (SOC) and a behavioral approach called VR mindfulness application for people with affect, anxiety, and other related conditions. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 18 Years to 99 Years.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALVR mindfulness application

Participants receiving the VR intervention will be instructed to wear a Meta Quest 2 headset (Meta, Inc., Menlo Park, CA) and participate in a VR mindfulness application that is specifically designed to promote mindfulness, relaxation, and emotional regulation via guided content delivered in an immersive environment. Participants will be asked to complete pre and post intervention surveys.

BEHAVIORALStandard of Care (SOC)

Participants will undergo a 30-minute SOC window during which they will be asked to do whatever they would normally do for relaxation during hospitalization. Participants will be asked to complete pre and post intervention surveys.