Virtual reality goggles calm heart patients before surgery
NCT ID NCT04242563
First seen Jan 08, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 25 times
Summary
This study tested whether using virtual reality (VR) in the waiting room could help lower anxiety in 156 adults about to have a heart catheterization. Patients wore a heart rate monitor and reported their anxiety levels. The goal was to see if VR could make the pre-procedure experience less stressful.
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Grenoble University Hospital
Grenoble, 38043, France
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