Virtual reality may replace painkillers for Post-Surgery discomfort
NCT ID NCT07081425
First seen Aug 05, 2026 · Last updated Aug 06, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether virtual reality (VR) can reduce pain and anxiety when surgical drains are removed after bariatric surgery. Sixty adults will be randomly assigned to either watch a 360° nature video with VR goggles during the procedure or receive standard care. Pain and anxiety levels are measured before and after drain removal to see if VR offers a non-drug way to improve patient comfort.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Virtual reality goggles showing a 360° nature video during surgical drain removal
- What this could lead to
- If effective, virtual reality could offer a drug-free way to ease pain and anxiety during common medical procedures, improving patient comfort without medication side effects.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial, so results may not apply broadly. The effect may be modest, and some patients might not find VR helpful or comfortable.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Kocaeli Health and Tecnology University
Kocaeli, 41275, Turkey (Türkiye)
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