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Virtual reality could calm nerves before spine surgery

NCT ID NCT07778030

Symptom relief Sponsor: Zonguldak Bulent Ecevit University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 21, 2026 · Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Summary

This trial tests whether a short virtual reality (VR) tour of the operating room can lower anxiety in adults scheduled for lumbar disc herniation surgery. Participants view a five-minute VR video of the preoperative preparation and operating room the night before surgery. The study compares their anxiety levels before and after the VR experience to see if this simple, non-drug intervention helps patients feel more at ease.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Virtual reality operating room tour
What this could lead to
If effective, this simple, drug-free approach could offer a new way to reduce anxiety before surgery, improving patient experience without medication.
What could go wrong
The trial is small (58 participants) and early, so results may not apply broadly. VR might not reduce anxiety for everyone, and some may find it uncomfortable.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

58 people

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Started

Aug 2024

Finished

May 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: Scheduled for lumbar disc herniation surgery * Aged over 18 and under 65 years * Agreed to participate in the study * Able to understand and communicate in Turkish * Cooperative * No hearing or perception impairment Exclusion Criteria: * Under 18 or over 65 years of age * Declined to participate * Unable to understand or communicate in Turkish * Did not complete the study forms * In the postoperative period * Undergoing emergency surgery * Hearing or perception impairment * Diagnosis other than lumbar disc herniation

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Lumbar disc herniation surgery

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University

    Zonguldak, Turkey, 67100, Turkey (Türkiye)

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