Virtual reality goggles could ease surgery jitters and pain

NCT ID NCT07297095

First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated May 07, 2026 · Updated 16 times

Summary

This study looks at whether using virtual reality to teach patients about their upcoming colon surgery can lower their anxiety before the operation and reduce pain and sleep problems afterward. About 90 adults having colon surgery for the first time will take part. The goal is to see if this high-tech approach makes the surgical experience less stressful.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing

    Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)

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