Digital Guided Meditation and Relaxation for Delirium
(DREAMS Trial)
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial will test a digital system called D.R.E.A.M.S. that creates a calming environment for ICU patients. It aims to reduce stress by managing noise and light. The goal is to prevent delirium, a common issue in critically ill patients.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It's best to discuss this with the study team or your doctor.
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Technology based guided meditation and relaxation for delirium?
Is digital guided meditation and relaxation safe for humans?
How does digital guided meditation and relaxation differ from other treatments for delirium?
Digital guided meditation and relaxation is unique because it uses technology to help patients relax and meditate, which may help regulate their sleep-wake cycles and reduce symptoms of delirium. Unlike traditional drug treatments, this approach focuses on non-pharmacological methods to improve mental well-being and circadian rhythms (the body's natural daily cycles).3891011
Research Team
Azra Bihorac, MD
Principal Investigator
University of Florida
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for adults over 18 years old at UF Health Shands Hospital who are not currently experiencing delirium. It's open to ICU patients unless they expect to stay less than a day, can't communicate due to intubation, have trouble using the tech equipment, severe cognitive issues like advanced dementia, or recent major brain events/surgery.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants undergo a technology-based guided meditation and relaxation exercise using a tablet or virtual reality headset
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for cognitive, behavioral, and emotional outcomes, including anxiety, sleep quality, and sedation levels
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Technology based guided meditation and relaxation
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Florida
Lead Sponsor