Virtual Reality Therapy for Improving Caregiver and Patient Quality of Life in Home-Based Palliative Care in Saudi Arabia

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Conditions studied: Virtual Reality, Quality of Life, Palliative Care, Caregivers

In brief

This randomized controlled trial evaluates the efficacy of a culturally adapted virtual reality (VR) nature therapy intervention aimed at improving the quality of life (QOL) and emotional well-being of palliative patients and their family caregivers in Saudi Arabia. The study involves immersive VR sessions depicting natural environments, including Saudi-specific landscapes, delivered to patient-caregiver dyads at home. Outcomes include self-reported QOL measures, psychophysiological parameters, and qualitative feedback.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07567391

Run by

University of Bisha

People needed

100

Starts

2026-10-20

Expected to finish

2027-09-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-05-05

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Adult patients (≥18 years) receiving palliative care in Saudi Arabia
• Primary family caregivers living with and providing daily care to the patient
• Ability to provide informed consent
• Fluent in Arabic

You may not qualify if…

• Severe cognitive impairment or psychiatric conditions that prevent use of VR
• History of epilepsy or vestibular disorders
• Inability to understand or follow instructions for using VR equipment

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