Virtual reality offers Drug-Free relief for liver transplant patients

NCT ID NCT07572305

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether a short virtual reality session could help reduce pain and fatigue in patients who just had a liver transplant. 84 patients were split into two groups: one got a 20-minute VR experience, the other got standard care. Researchers measured pain, fatigue, and vital signs before and after to see if VR made a difference.

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 session

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help patients feel more comfortable and recover better after liver transplant surgery.

What could go wrong

This is a small, single-center study with only 84 participants. The VR session was very short (20 minutes), so any benefits may be temporary or not apply to all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Fatigue Pain, Postoperative

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Inonu University Liver Transplantation Institute

    Malatya, Turkey (Türkiye)