VR goggles may ease anxiety during surgery
NCT ID NCT07258420
First seen Jan 09, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 27 times
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.
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Locations
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Trakya University
Edirne, Merkez, 22030, Turkey (Türkiye)
What this could mean
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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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