VR goggles may ease anxiety during surgery
NCT ID NCT07258420
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether wearing virtual reality glasses during open inguinal hernia surgery with spinal anesthesia could lower anxiety and boost comfort. 84 patients were split into two groups: one watched a video using VR goggles during surgery, the other did not. Researchers measured anxiety and comfort levels using standard scales.
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 glasses
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to reduce anxiety and improve comfort during surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 84 participants. The results may not apply to all surgeries or patients, and the effect on anxiety might be small.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Trakya University
Edirne, Merkez, 22030, Turkey (Türkiye)
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