Virtual reality boosts mood in heart rehab, study finds
NCT ID NCT07195279
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether adding virtual reality (VR) driving simulations to standard cardiac rehabilitation helps heart surgery patients feel less anxious and depressed. Sixty adults recovering from heart surgery took part. The results suggest VR can improve emotional well-being, but it is not a cure or prevention—it is a tool to ease symptoms and make rehab more enjoyable.
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IRCCS Santa Lucia foundationa and Nomentana Hospital
Rome, Lazio, 00179, Italy
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