ICU sedation, delirium & recovery
An augmented rehabilitation package incorporating immersive virtual reality during early recovery after acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS): A randomized controlled trial
Primary result · MoCA scoreResult — go to the resultAdjusted between-group effect 1.42 95% CI 0.86–1.98Authors' conclusion
An augmented rehabilitation package incorporating immersive VR was associated with short-term improvements in cognition, health-related quality of life, and anxiety symptoms during early ARDS recovery.
Study context
- Population
- ARDS patients in the rehabilitation phase87 analysed
- Participants
- 88 patients
- Comparison
- Virtual reality (VR) vs Control
- VRn = 44
- Controln = 44reference
- Primary endpoint
- Change in Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) score from baseline
- Follow-up
- 4 weeks
Methodological detailssingle-center, parallel-group, 1:1 randomization, available-case analysis, analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) adjusted for baseline score, retrospectively registered, Control condition not time- or attention-matched
- Single-center
- Parallel-group
- 1:1 randomization
- Available-case analysis
- ANCOVA adjusted for baseline score
- Retrospectively registered
- Control condition not time- or attention-matched
Primary result
MoCA score
Adjusted between-group effect
1.42
95% CI 0.86–1.98
P < 0.001
As reported in the abstract
Secondary outcomes
| Outcome | VR | Adjusted effect (95% CI) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| SF-36 score | 13.20 (11.85–14.54) | P < 0.001 | |
| HADS-A score | −2.55 (−3.23 to −1.88) | P < 0.001 | |
| Satisfaction with intervention (very satisfied or satisfied) | 65.9% |
Original publication
An augmented rehabilitation package incorporating immersive virtual reality during early recovery after ARDS: A randomized controlled trial. Ann Intensive Care. Published 8 September 2026. doi:10.
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