Virtual reality video may help patients recover confidence after colorectal surgery

NCT ID NCT07078656

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether watching a 10-minute training video through virtual reality glasses on the second day after colorectal surgery can improve patients' self-efficacy—their confidence in managing their own recovery. 66 adults aged 18–65 who had laparoscopic surgery will be split into two groups: one watches the video, the other does not. Ten days after discharge, both groups fill out a survey to measure self-efficacy.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: virtual reality video training
What this could lead to: If it works, this could provide a simple, low-cost way to help patients feel more capable and confident after colorectal surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 66 participants. The training is brief (10 minutes) and may not have a lasting impact on self-efficacy or recovery outcomes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

colorectal cancer colorectal neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

COLORECTAL CANCER

Contacts and locations

Locations

Etlik City Hospital

Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)

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