VR headset beats Pre-Surgery jitters in new trial
NCT ID NCT07656246
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether a virtual reality (VR) session the day before gallbladder surgery can lower patients' anxiety and uncertainty about general anesthesia. Two hundred adults who have never had anesthesia will either watch a VR video showing the operating room and anesthesia process or receive only standard printed materials. Researchers will measure anxiety and uncertainty levels before and after the intervention to see if VR helps patients feel more at ease.
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-based preoperative education
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could give hospitals a simple, drug-free way to help patients feel calmer and more prepared before surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study. The VR experience may not reduce anxiety for everyone, and results might not apply to other surgeries or settings.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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MacKay Memorial Hospital, Tamsui Branch
New Taipei City, Taiwan
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