Virtual reality goggles calm nerves before thyroid surgery

NCT ID NCT04481893

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Centre Francois Baclesse Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether using a virtual reality headset with relaxing hypnosis techniques could lower stress in people about to have their thyroid removed. Eighty-two adults used the headset for 30 minutes before and after surgery. Researchers measured anxiety levels to see if the virtual reality sessions helped keep patients calm.

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 headset with AQUA® application
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a drug-free way to ease anxiety before and after thyroid surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with no control group, so results may not apply broadly. The effect on stress may be modest or temporary.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

thyroid cancer Thyroid Neoplasms

As listed by the trial registrant

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

THYROID CANCER THYROIDECTOMY

Contacts and locations

Locations

CHU CAEN

Caen, France
Centre François Baclesse

Caen, France
Clinique Mathilde

Rouen, France

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