Can a 10-Minute VR escape ease stress for overworked nurses and doctors?

NCT ID NCT07155681

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Amsterdam UMC, location VUmc Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether a short, 10-minute virtual reality session with biofeedback can help healthcare workers on surgical wards feel less stressed and more satisfied at work. About 75 nurses, residents, and surgeons will try it once during their shift. The goal is to see if the VR tool is easy to use and fits into a busy hospital day.

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 intervention with biofeedback
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a quick, practical tool to help healthcare workers manage stress during their shifts.
What could go wrong: This is a small feasibility study (75 people) that only tests a single session. It is not designed to prove long-term stress reduction, and some people may feel dizzy or uncomfortable using VR.

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STRESS STRESS (PSYCHOLOGY)

Contacts and locations

Locations

Rhigshospitalet

Copenhagen, Denmark
University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf

Hamburg, Germany

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