ICU Nurses, Delirium, Virtual RealityNCT06880263
VR Training for Nurses' Delirium Management
A study testing use 360 degree VR training in people with ICU Nurses, Delirium, Virtual Reality, run by Tri-Service General Hospital (TSGH) at 1 site in Taiwan.
Trial summary
Background: Delirium is an acute mental status change characterized by confusion, fluctuating symptoms, and inattention. It affects 11%-40% of hospitalized elderly patients and over 80% of mechanically ventilated ICU patients. Early detection and intervention are crucial in preventing adverse outcomes. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 20 to 65 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- ICU Nurses, Delirium, Virtual Reality
- What is being tested?
- use 360 degree VR training
- Type of treatment
- Medical device
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 118 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTaiwan
- Study dates
- 17 Mar 2025to 1 Jul 2025
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 20 to 65 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Aged between 20 and 65 years.
- Currently a licensed nurse and practicing.
- Willing to participate in this study and comply with the related procedures.
- Completed and signed the written informed consent form.
Who cannot join
- Nurse managers or nurses who do not directly care for patients, or nurses working in outpatient or community settings.
- Individuals with epilepsy, heart disease, or dizziness.
- Individuals with anxiety, panic disorder, or claustrophobia.
- Individuals with myopia greater than 600 degrees or those who have previously undergone eye surgery.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
About this study
Official title: Using 360-Degree Immersive Virtual Reality to Enhance Nurses' Delirium Management Skills - A Randomized Controlled Trial
Background:
Delirium is an acute mental status change characterized by confusion, fluctuating symptoms, and inattention. It affects 11%-40% of hospitalized elderly patients and over 80% of mechanically ventilated ICU patients. Early detection and intervention are crucial in preventing adverse outcomes. The Confusion Assessment Method for the ICU (CAM-ICU) has been widely adopted in Taiwan for delirium screening. However, nurses' knowledge and skills in delirium assessment remain insufficient.
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Objective:
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a spherical video-based virtual reality (SVVR) training system in improving nurses' delirium assessment and management skills.
Methods:
A parallel-group randomized controlled trial will be conducted. Participants (nurses aged 20-65) will be recruited via social media and screened for eligibility. They will be randomly assigned to:
Intervention group: SVVR-based delirium training using a head-mounted display. Control group: Standard video-based training via YouTube. Pre- and post-intervention assessments will measure delirium knowledge, attitudes, assessment skills, learning motivation, and technology acceptance. Quantitative data will be analyzed using SPSS (Version 25) with t-tests, ANOVA, and chi-square tests. Qualitative data will be analyzed using thematic analysis.
Expected Outcome:
This study will determine whether immersive VR training enhances nurses' delirium management skills more effectively than conventional video training.
- Conditions
- ICU Nurses, Delirium, Virtual Reality
- Being tested
- use 360 degree VR training
- Medical subject headings
- Delirium
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
use 360 degree VR trainingDevice
Participants will use Virtual Reality (VR) training
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| VR group | Experimental | Not described Receives: Device: use 360 degree VR training |
| Video group | Other | Not described Receives: Device: use 360 degree VR training |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Chinese Version of Nurse's Assessment Ability Questionnaire in Delirium Subtypes
VR group will get high score in assessment ability of Delirium Subtypes
Measured: 20 mins
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted17 Mar 2025
- Study start17 Mar 2025
- Primary completion21 May 2025
- Study completion1 Jul 2025 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for ICU Nurses, Delirium, Virtual RealityStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 118 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Tri-Service General Hospital (TSGH)
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Wen-Chii Tzeng, Tri-Service General Hospital (TSGH)
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06880263
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- B202505018
- Status last verified
- May 2025
- First submitted
- 11 Mar 2025
- Last updated
- 3 Jun 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided: If other relevant researchers need it, we will consider sharing the relevant information.
Publications
Hung YL, Zhou YC, Feng HP, Lin CH, Chien WC, Tzeng WC. Spherical Video-Based Virtual Reality Training for Nurses' Delirium Care Competence: A Randomized Controlled Trial With Qualitative Evaluation. J Nurs Manag. 2026;2026(1):8355655. doi: 10.1155/jonm/8355655.
PubMed 42926356
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 3 Jun 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Using 360-Degree Immersive Virtual Reality to Enhance Nurses' Delirium Management Skills - A Randomized Controlled Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06880263
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- B202505018
- Conditions
- ICU Nurses, Delirium, Virtual Reality
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Enrolling by invitation
- Enrolment
- 118 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Tri-Service General Hospital (TSGH)University, hospital or other
- Study start
- 17 Mar 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 21 May 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 1 Jul 2025 (estimated)
- First posted
- 17 Mar 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Background:
Delirium is an acute mental status change characterized by confusion, fluctuating symptoms, and inattention. It affects 11%-40% of hospitalized elderly patients and over 80% of mechanically ventilated ICU patients. Early detection and intervention are crucial in preventing adverse outcomes. The Confusion Assessment Method for the ICU (CAM-ICU) has been widely adopted in Taiwan for delirium screening. However, nurses' knowledge and skills in delirium assessment remain insufficient.
Objective:
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a spherical video-based virtual reality (SVVR) training system in improving nurses' delirium assessment and management skills.
Methods:
A parallel-group randomized controlled trial will be conducted. Participants (nurses aged 20-65) will be recruited via social media and screened for eligibility. They will be randomly assigned to:
Intervention group: SVVR-based delirium training using a head-mounted display. Control group: Standard video-based training via YouTube. Pre- and post-intervention assessments will measure delirium knowledge, attitudes, assessment skills, learning motivation, and technology acceptance. Quantitative data will be analyzed using SPSS (Version 25) with t-tests, ANOVA, and chi-square tests. Qualitative data will be analyzed using thematic analysis.
Expected Outcome:
This study will determine whether immersive VR training enhances nurses' delirium management skills more effectively than conventional video training.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| VR group | Experimental | Device: use 360 degree VR training |
| Video group | Other | Device: use 360 degree VR training |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 20 to 65 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Aged between 20 and 65 years.
- Currently a licensed nurse and practicing.
- Willing to participate in this study and comply with the related procedures.
- Completed and signed the written informed consent form.
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Nurse managers or nurses who do not directly care for patients, or nurses working in outpatient or community settings.
- Individuals with epilepsy, heart disease, or dizziness.
- Individuals with anxiety, panic disorder, or claustrophobia.
- Individuals with myopia greater than 600 degrees or those who have previously undergone eye surgery.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| use 360 degree VR trainingParticipants will use Virtual Reality (VR) training | Device | VR group, Video group |
Primary outcome
Chinese Version of Nurse's Assessment Ability Questionnaire in Delirium Subtypes
Time frame: 20 mins
VR group will get high score in assessment ability of Delirium Subtypes
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 3 Jun 2025.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 42926356Hung YL, Zhou YC, Feng HP, Lin CH, Chien WC, Tzeng WC. Spherical Video-Based Virtual Reality Training for Nurses' Delirium Care Competence: A Randomized Controlled Trial With Qualitative Evaluation. J Nurs Manag. 2026;2026(1):8355655. doi: 10.1155/jonm/8355655.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided. If other relevant researchers need it, we will consider sharing the relevant information.
Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing use 360 degree VR training in people with ICU Nurses, Delirium, Virtual Reality, run by Tri-Service General Hospital (TSGH) at 1 site in Taiwan.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: enrolling by invitation, as of the sponsor's last update on 3 Jun 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Taiwan. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Chinese Version of Nurse's Assessment Ability Questionnaire in Delirium Subtypes (time frame: 20 mins). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT06880263, which also lists 1 linked publication.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 3 Jun 2025.