Virtual reality could replace sedatives for anxious hip surgery patients

NCT ID NCT07705451

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Menoufia University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 15, 2026 · Last updated Jul 16, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether using a virtual reality (VR) headset during hip replacement surgery can lower anxiety and prevent post-surgery confusion in older adults. Half of the participants will watch calming nature scenes through VR while under regional anesthesia, while the other half receives standard care. The goal is to see if this non-drug approach improves comfort and recovery.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: immersive virtual reality via a headset showing calming nature scenes
What this could lead to: If effective, VR could offer a drug-free way to ease anxiety and prevent confusion after surgery in older patients.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Some patients may not tolerate the VR headset.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Emergence Delirium hip fracture osteoarthritis, hip

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EMERGENCE AGITATION EMERGENCE DELIRIUM, ANESTHESIA HIP ARTHROPLASTY REPLACEMENT HIP FRACTURE SURGERIES HIP OSTEOARTHRITIS POSTOPERATIVE ANXIETY

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