VR-Based Cognitive Stimulation Games for Delirium Prevention

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
AgeUp to 65
SponsorThe Methodist Hospital Research Institute

About this trial

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

Qualifiers

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

Disqualifiers

Pre-existing Intubation and invasive ventilation;

history of severe mental illness;

admission for a drug overdose;

severe vertigo;

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Virtual Reality Software
  • Virtual Reality movies
  • Nurse led control arm

Treatment groups

90 Participants
are divided into 3 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

The Methodist Hospital Research Institute

Lead sponsor

National Institute on Aging (NIA)

Collaborator