VR headsets offer escape for patients during scary heart procedures
Symptom relief
Completed
This study tested whether using a virtual reality (VR) headset during surgery could help patients feel less anxious and experience less pain. It involved 100 adults who were getting a pacemaker, defibrillator, or similar heart device implanted. Half the patients used a VR headset…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Muhammed Kurt • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 12, 2026 13:52 UTC