Virtual Reality Therapy in Cardiology

Last updated: June 22, 2020
Sponsor: University School of Physical Education in Wroclaw
Overall Status: Completed

Phase

N/A

Condition

Stress

Vascular Diseases

Panic Disorders

Treatment

N/A

Clinical Study ID

NCT04313777
59/0203/S/03
  • Ages 40-85
  • All Genders

Study Summary

This study evaluates the effectiveness of virtual reality (VR) therapy in the treatment of depression and anxiety symptoms in patients undergoing second stage of cardiac rehabilitation. Half of the study group will receive VR therapy (VR group) as an addition to cardiologically monitored physical training. The other half of the group (control group) will receive Schultz Autogenic Training as a standard supplement to cardiological training

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Coronary Artery Disease;

  • the second stage of cardiac rehabilitation conducted in outpatient settings;

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • cognitive impairment (MMSE<24);

  • inability to self-complete the research questionnaires;

  • presence of the following issues at the time of the examination or in the medicaldata: disturbances of consciousness, psychotic symptoms or other serious psychiatricdisorders;

  • initiation of psychiatric treatment during the research project;

  • contraindications for virtual therapy (epilepsy, vertigo, eyesight impairment);

  • the patient's refusal at any stage of the research project.

Study Design

Total Participants: 77
Study Start date:
January 06, 2020
Estimated Completion Date:
April 03, 2020

Study Description

Cardiologically monitored physical training in second stage of cardiac rehabilitation leads to the improvement in the physical capacity and overall fitness of the patients with cardiovascular diseases, allowing restoration of independence in daily functioning. Psychological support is required in order to reduce the negative psychological symptoms related to the heart disease. In this study the investigators want to assess the effectiveness of the virtual reality (VR) therapy compared to standard psychological support (Schultz Autogenic Training).Thanks to using head mounted display (VR goggles) and the phenomenon of total immersion VR therapy allows to completely separate the patient from the hospital environment, provides an intense visual, auditory and kinesthetic stimulation. Depending on the stage of therapy it can have a calming and mood-improving effect or, in another part of the therapy, it can motivate the patient to the rehabilitation process. The additional aim of the VR therapy is to help the patients regain their emotional balance, let them recognize their psychological resources and trigger the natural recovery mechanisms.

The aims of the project:

  1. The evaluation of the influence of VR therapy on the depressive symptoms and the anxiety level of the patients undergoing second stage of cardiac rehabilitation.

  2. The evaluation of the influence of VR therapy on the stress level of the patients undergoing second stage of cardiac rehabilitation.

Connect with a study center

  • University School of Physical Education

    Wroclaw, Lower Silesia 51-612
    Poland

    Site Not Available

  • Centrum Kardiologiczne Pro Corde Sp. z o.o.

    Wrocław, Lower Silesia 52-244
    Poland

    Site Not Available

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