VR meditation eases Post-Surgery stress in heart patients
NCT ID NCT07523594
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether a short virtual reality mindfulness session could help patients feel less anxious and stressed after heart surgery. 34 adults who had heart bypass or valve repair took part. One group did a 15-minute VR mindfulness exercise, while the other group received standard care. Researchers measured anxiety, stress, mood, and vital signs like heart rate and blood pressure.
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Osmangazi University
Eskişehir, 26000, Turkey (Türkiye)
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