Virtual reality headsets may ward off PTSD in lung transplant patients

NCT ID NCT05125406

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 24 times

Summary

This study tested whether virtual reality therapy could prevent anxiety, depression, and PTSD in people who had a lung transplant. 62 adults on the transplant list used a VR headset to gradually get used to stressful ICU situations like alarms. The goal was to see if this training could reduce psychological distress after surgery.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Assistance Publique Des Hôpitaux de Marseille

    Marseille, 13354, France

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