VR headsets could replace pills for Pre-Surgery jitters

NCT ID NCT07379450

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Sin Lun CHAN Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether watching virtual reality videos before surgery can lower anxiety. 270 adults waiting for elective surgery will be randomly assigned to a VR educational video, a VR distraction video, or standard care. Researchers will measure anxiety levels, heart rate, and blood pressure to see if the VR approach works better than usual preparation.

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 (VR) educational video and VR distraction video
What this could lead to: If it works, this could give hospitals a simple, drug-free way to help patients feel calmer before surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a relatively small, early-stage trial. The VR videos may not reduce anxiety more than standard care, and results may not apply to all surgical patients.

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PREOPERATIVE ANXIETY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Kwong Wah Hospital
RECRUITING

Kowloon, Hong Kong

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