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NCT07641153 VR-Based Cognitive Stimulation Games for Delirium Prevention

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NCT ID NCT07641153
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor The Methodist Hospital Research Institute
Condition Surgery
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 90 participants
Start Date 2026-04-24
Primary Completion 2029-05-01

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age N/A
Max Age 65 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Virtual Reality SoftwareVirtual Reality moviesNurse led control arm

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 90 participants in total. It began in 2026-04-24 with a primary completion date of 2029-05-01.

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Brief Summary

This trial aims to evaluate the feasibility, safety, and acceptability of a virtual reality (VR)-based cognitive stimulation game to reduce postoperative delirium among older surgical patients at high risk due to pre-existing cognitive impairment.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Men and women ≥65 years of age * Have a pre-existing diagnosis of cognitive impairment (Montreal Cognitive Assessment Score of 15-24) * Elective or emergency major surgery with the expectation of admission to the Intensive Care Unit following the surgery for three days following surgery Exclusion Criteria: * Pre-existing Intubation and invasive ventilation; * history of severe mental illness; * admission for a drug overdose; * severe vertigo; * history of severe postoperative nausea and vomiting; * hearing and visual impairment; * preexisting severe dementia (Montreal Cognitive Assessment Score \< 15; and * active delirium at the time of screening for eligibility criteria. * Active suicidal ideation or behavior Screen failure after surgery * Prolonged intubation after surgery (more than 24 hours)

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Hina Faisal, MD

✉ hfaisal@houstonmethodist.org

📞 346-356-1400

Principal Investigator

Hina Faisal, MD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

The Methodist Hospital Research Institute

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT07641153 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, up to 65 Years, studying Surgery. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT07641153 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT07641153 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at hfaisal@houstonmethodist.org for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT07641153 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Houston, United States, Houston, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT07641153 clinical trial?

NCT07641153 is sponsored by The Methodist Hospital Research Institute. The principal investigator is Hina Faisal, MD at The Methodist Hospital Research Institute. The trial plans to enroll 90 participants.

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