VR headsets beat Pre-Surgery jitters in heart patients
NCT ID NCT04242563
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether using virtual reality (VR) in the waiting room could reduce anxiety in 156 adults about to undergo a heart catheterization. Participants used VR while waiting for their procedure, and researchers measured their stress levels using heart rate monitors and surveys. The goal was to see if a simple, drug-free distraction could make the pre-surgery experience less stressful.
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Grenoble University Hospital
Grenoble, 38043, France
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