Virtual reality goggles calm nerves before surgery, pilot study finds
NCT ID NCT06823141
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether using virtual reality (VR) during the oxygen mask phase before general anesthesia could lower patient anxiety. 46 adults scheduled for surgery took part. Researchers measured anxiety levels and how easy the VR setup was to use. The goal was to see if VR is a feasible and helpful tool for improving patient comfort.
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Istituto Cardiocentro
Lugano, Canton Ticino, 6900, Switzerland
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