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Can a VR goggle tour of the operating room calm nerves before surgery?

NCT ID NCT06906120

Symptom relief Sponsor: Acibadem University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 19, 2026 · Last updated Aug 20, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether a virtual reality (VR) tour of the operating room can lower anxiety and fear in adults scheduled for arthroscopic orthopedic surgery. Participants in the intervention group watch a 9-minute 360-degree VR video that shows the journey from the ward to the operating table, including anesthesia induction, while the control group receives only standard preoperative education. The study measures anxiety, surgical fear, satisfaction, pain, and physiological signs like heart rate and blood pressure at several points before and after surgery. The goal is to see if familiarizing patients with the surgical environment through VR improves their emotional and physical experience.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Virtual reality-based operating room orientation video presented with Meta Quest 3 VR goggles
What this could lead to
If effective, VR orientation could become a simple, drug-free way to ease anxiety and fear before surgery, improving patient experience and satisfaction.
What could go wrong
This is a small early-stage trial, so results may not apply broadly. VR may not suit everyone, and some people might feel dizzy or uncomfortable.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

60 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jul 2025

Finished

Oct 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18-65 years * Arthroscopic orthopedic surgery planned * General anesthesia planned * Conscious and fully oriented to person, place, and time * No communication difficulties * No neurological or psychiatric disorders * No severe visual or hearing impairment * No history of vertigo or recurrent dizziness Exclusion Criteria: * Inability to communicate with the patient * Administration of premedication before completion of the study measurements * Conversion to open surgery during the procedure * Development of a life-threatening health problem after surgery * Withdrawal from the study

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Conditions

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agnosia Patient Satisfaction

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Artroscopic surgery Orthopedic surgery

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Acibadem Altunizade Hospital

    Istanbul, ataşehir, 34662, Turkey (Türkiye)

  • Acibadem Atasehir Hospitla

    Istanbul, Ataşehir, 34642, Turkey (Türkiye)

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