Virtual reality goggles could soothe Pre-Surgery jitters
NCT ID NCT05718661
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether watching a virtual reality video before abdominal surgery could reduce anxiety. 96 adult patients scheduled for elective surgery were randomly assigned to watch a VR video or a plain video. Their anxiety and stress levels were measured using a questionnaire and a smart bracelet. The goal was to see if VR distraction helps patients feel calmer before going into the operating room.
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 video
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help patients feel calmer before surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with 96 patients. The results may not apply to everyone, and the effect might be small or temporary.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Trakya University Hospital
Edirne, 22000, Turkey (Türkiye)
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