Virtual forest bathing may ease pain and anxiety in Weight-Loss surgery patients
NCT ID NCT07152054
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether watching a 20-minute virtual reality video of a calming forest can reduce pain, anxiety, fear, and stress, and improve sleep in people having bariatric surgery. Seventy patients will be randomly assigned to either the VR experience or standard care. Researchers will measure changes using questionnaires and blood cortisol levels.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- virtual forest bathing (VR video)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help patients feel less pain and anxiety before and after surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 70 participants. The effect may be small or not last long, and results may not apply to all surgery patients.
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