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NCT06876168 Virtual Reality in ICU - PARTNER

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NCT ID NCT06876168
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Kirby Mayer
Condition Acute Respiratory Failure
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment 32 participants
Start Date 2025-07-02
Primary Completion 2026-07-15

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 99 Years
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL

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What to Expect as a Participant

This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.

This trial targets 32 participants in total. It began in 2025-07-02 with a primary completion date of 2026-07-15.

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Brief Summary

This project is designed to have patients participate in a virtual environment with various tasks such as breathing exercises, games to help the brain, and techniques that promote relaxation while hospitalized in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). The participation in research will last about 5 days and take about 15 to 45 minutes each day.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Admitted to ICU at University of Kentucky for acute respiratory failure, sepsis or other Exclusion Criteria: * Are less than 18 years of age * Have a pre-existing neurologic disorder * Have a pre-existing emotional or personality disorder * Have a history or active mental health disorder or disease * Experienced an acute neurologic event (e.g., stroke) * Are currently pregnant * Are a prisoner * Receiving hospice care * Have existing open wounds or pressure ulcers on head or neck

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Louisa A Summers, Ph.D.

✉ lasu229@uky.edu

📞 859-200-6008

Principal Investigator

Kirby P. Mayer, Ph.D.

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

University of Kentucky

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06876168 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 99 Years, studying Acute Respiratory Failure. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT06876168 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06876168 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at lasu229@uky.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT06876168 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Lexington, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT06876168 clinical trial?

NCT06876168 is sponsored by Kirby Mayer. The principal investigator is Kirby P. Mayer, Ph.D. at University of Kentucky. The trial plans to enroll 32 participants.

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