Consciousness Studies and Cardiovascular Health (NCT07620639)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The objective of the study is to evaluate whether a virtual reality (VR) based intervention combining binaural beats, photic stimulation, and real-time biofeedback reduces stress and improves physiological markers compared to non-VR interventions and usual care in patients that go to cardiology clinic.
Who can join: To join this study, participants generally need to meet the listed inclusion criteria (7 items) and avoid the listed exclusions (14 items).
Location: University of Miami — Miami, Florida
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistCheck every box below. If you can check all of them, you may meet the study's basic screening requirements (final eligibility is confirmed by the site team).
Usually NOT eligible if any of the following apply:
- Exclusion Criteria:
- History of seizure disorder or photosensitive epilepsy
- Migraine with visual aura
- Retinal disease sensitive to flicker
- Unstable cardiac disease
- Dysautonomia
- Recent sedative use (benzodiazepines, opioids)
- Beta blocker dose changes within last 7 days
- Alcohol or recreational drugs within 12 hours
- Active panic disorder
- Severe motion sickness
- Scalp conditions preventing EEG contact
🔍 Extracted verbatim from the official NIH eligibility criteria. Always confirm with the study coordinator.
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- University of Miami — Miami, Florida
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.