Virtual reality beats gas for Post-Surgery pain?
NCT ID NCT03956264
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether using virtual reality (VR) can help reduce pain and anxiety in people recovering from heart surgery, specifically when chest tubes are removed. 200 adults who had just had heart surgery were given either VR or nitrous oxide (laughing gas) during the procedure. The goal was to see if VR could be a better, drug-free option for managing discomfort.
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CMC Ambroise Paré
Neuilly-sur-Seine, Île-de-France Region, 92200, France
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