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Virtual Reality Relaxation for Chronic Insomnia (iVR Trial)

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Waitlist Available
Research Sponsored by University of Missouri-Columbia
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Diagnosed with insomnia based on specific criteria: complaints for 6+ months despite adequate opportunity for sleep, difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, waking up too early, nonrestorative sleep, daytime dysfunction due to insomnia, screening ISI score ≥ 11
4.1c) daytime dysfunction (mood, cognitive, social, occupational) due to insomnia
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 6 weeks
Awards & highlights

iVR Trial Summary

This trial will examine the effects of virtual reality (VR) meditation environments on patients with pain- and insomnia-related anxiety.

Who is the study for?
Adults over 18 with chronic insomnia and pain for more than 6 months, who have trouble sleeping or feel unrested despite having the chance to sleep, and experience daytime issues because of it. They must understand English and score ≥11 on the ISI screening. Excluded are those with other sleep disorders, severe mental health conditions, cognitive impairments, or taking certain medications.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study is testing if virtual reality meditation can help people with chronic pain and insomnia by improving their sleep quality, reducing pain and fatigue, enhancing mood and daily function, as well as bettering cognitive abilities and heart health.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
While not explicitly stated in the provided information, potential side effects may include discomfort from wearing VR equipment or temporary disorientation after use. However, VR interventions are generally considered low-risk.

iVR Trial Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I have had trouble sleeping for over 6 months, affecting my daily life.
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My insomnia affects my mood, thinking, social life, or work.
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My insomnia affects my mood, thinking, social life, or work.
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I have had trouble sleeping for over 6 months despite having the chance to sleep.
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I have had trouble sleeping for over 6 months and it affects my day.
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I am 18 years old or older.

iVR Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~6 weeks
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 6 weeks for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Daily Electronic Sleep/Pain Diaries
Fatigue Severity Scale
Insomnia Severity Index
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Secondary outcome measures
Beck Depression Inventory Second Edition
Cognitive Failures Questionnaire
Computerized Cognitive Assessments - Sternberg tasks
+5 more

iVR Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Virtual Reality Based Relaxation TherapyExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
This is a pilot trial with one treatment condition (VR mediation).
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Virtual Reality Mediated Relaxation
2020
N/A
~30

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of Missouri-ColumbiaLead Sponsor
365 Previous Clinical Trials
628,207 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Virtual Reality Mediated Relaxation Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04253691 — N/A
Chronic Insomnia Research Study Groups: Virtual Reality Based Relaxation Therapy
Chronic Insomnia Clinical Trial 2023: Virtual Reality Mediated Relaxation Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04253691 — N/A
Virtual Reality Mediated Relaxation 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04253691 — N/A
~6 spots leftby Jun 2025