Family Videos and Virtual Reality in Intensive Care Patients

NCT07794696 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: FV-VR-ICU-2024-01
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 72
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This randomized controlled trial was conducted to evaluate the effects of family videos and virtual reality-based nature videos on anxiety, agitation, pain, and vital signs in adult intensive care unit patients. A total of 72 participants were randomly assigned to three parallel groups: a family video group (n=24), a family video plus virtual reality-based nature video group (n=24), and a standard care control group (n=24). Anxiety, agitation, pain, and vital signs were assessed before and after the interventions during the second and third days of intensive care.

Conditions

Anxiety; Agitation; Pain; Physiological Parameters; Intensive Care

Keywords

Intensive Care Unit; Family Video; Family Support; Virtual Reality; Nature Video; Anxiety; Agitation; Pain; Vital Signs; Nonpharmacological Intervention

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• State Anxiety Level

  State anxiety was assessed using the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory-State (STAI-I). The scale consists of 20 items, with total scores ranging from 20 to 80. Higher scores indicate higher levels of state anxiety.

  Immediately before and after the intervention sessions on intensive care unit days 2 and 3.

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Agitation-Sedation Level

  Immediately before and after the intervention sessions on intensive care unit days 2 and 3.

Other Outcomes (6)

• Pain Intensity

  Immediately before and after the intervention sessions on intensive care unit days 2 and 3.

• Heart Rate

  Immediately before and after the intervention sessions on intensive care unit days 2 and 3.

• Respiratory Rate

  Immediately before and after the intervention sessions on intensive care unit days 2 and 3.

Study Arms (3)

Family Video Intervention

EXPERIMENTAL

Family Video Intervention:Participants watched five-minute family videos twice daily on the second and third days of intensive care. Anxiety, agitation, pain, and vital signs were assessed immediately before and after the intervention.

Behavioral: Family Video.Participants watched a five-minute video prepared by their family members twice daily on the second and third days of intensive care.

Family Video +Virtual Reality Group

EXPERIMENTAL

Family Video Plus Virtual Reality Group. Participants watched five-minute family videos twice daily and additionally viewed nature-themed videos using a virtual reality headset once daily for 15-20 minutes on the second and third days of intensive care. Anxiety, agitation, pain, and vital signs were assessed before and after the interventions.

Behavioral: Family Video.Participants watched a five-minute video prepared by their family members twice daily on the second and third days of intensive care.

Standard Care Control

NO INTERVENTION

Standard Care Control Group. Participants received standard treatment and nursing care without a study-specific family video or virtual reality intervention. Outcomes were assessed at the same times and frequency as in the intervention groups.

Interventions

Family Video.Participants watched a five-minute video prepared by their family members twice daily on the second and third days of intensive care. BEHAVIORAL

Participants viewed nature-themed video content using a virtual reality headset for approximately 15-20 minutes once daily on the second and third days of intensive care. The researcher remained with participants during the session and monitored for possible adverse effects.

Family Video +Virtual Reality Group; Family Video Intervention

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 80 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Aged 18-80 years
• Hospitalized in an intensive care unit
• Conscious and able to communicate
• Willing to participate in the study
• At least literate
• Able to speak Turkish
• No diagnosed psychiatric disorder
• Hospitalized in the intensive care unit for at least two days

You may not qualify if:

• Visual or hearing impairment
• Being intubated
• Cognitive, sensory, or verbal impairment preventing communication
• Use of sedative, anxiolytic, or similar medications

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Sennur Kula Şahin: lead

Study Sites (1)

Istanbul Ministry of Health Goztepe Training and Research Hospital

Istanbul, Istanbul, 34010, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Anxiety Disorders; Psychomotor Agitation; Pain

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Mental Disorders; Dyskinesias; Neurologic Manifestations; Nervous System Diseases; Psychomotor Disorders; Neurobehavioral Manifestations; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms; Aberrant Motor Behavior in Dementia; Behavioral Symptoms; Behavior

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Masking Details: Participants were randomly assigned to one of three parallel groups: a family video group, a family video plus virtual reality-based nature video group, or a standard care control group.
• Purpose: SUPPORTIVE CARE
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assoc.Prof

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: August 26, 2026
• First Posted: August 31, 2026
• Study Start: October 20, 2024
• Primary Completion: March 25, 2025
• Study Completion: March 25, 2025
• Last Updated: September 1, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-08

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)