VR headsets ease Pre-Surgery jitters in new study

NCT ID NCT06877663

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 26 times

Summary

This study tested whether watching calming videos through a virtual reality headset could lower anxiety and discomfort in adults before planned surgery. Over 200 participants were split into two groups to compare the effects. The goal was to see if this simple, drug-free approach could make the surgical experience less stressful.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli

    Caserta, CE, 81100, Italy

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