Virtual reality headsets could calm women before cancer surgery

NCT ID NCT07016880

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Hacettepe University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a 20-minute virtual reality relaxation session can reduce anxiety and improve vital signs in women scheduled for gynecologic cancer surgery. Sixty-six participants will be randomly assigned to either the VR session or standard care. Researchers will measure anxiety levels, blood pressure, heart rate, and patient satisfaction before and after the intervention.

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 relaxation session
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help women feel calmer before gynecologic cancer surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 66 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The effect may be small or no better than standard care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

female reproductive organ cancer

As listed by the trial registrant

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

GYNECOLOGICAL CANCERS GYNECOLOGICAL SURGERY PREOPERATIVE ANXIETY WOMEN'S HEALTH

Contacts and locations

Locations

Hacettepe University
RECRUITING

Ankara, 06100, Turkey (Türkiye)

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