VR video calms nerves before eye surgery, study finds

NCT ID NCT07530120

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Institut Ophtalmologique de l'Ouest Jules Verne Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether watching a video about the outpatient eye surgery journey—either as a regular 2D video or a 360° virtual reality video—could lower patient anxiety compared to no video. 180 adults scheduled for eye surgery were randomly assigned to one of three groups. The goal was to see if either video format helped patients feel less anxious and more informed before their procedure.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: informational video (2D or 360° VR)
What this could lead to: If effective, this approach could offer a simple, drug-free way to reduce anxiety and disorientation before outpatient eye surgery.
What could go wrong: The study is completed but small (180 participants) and only tested in one clinic. The effect may not apply to other surgeries or settings.

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PREOPERATIVE ANXIETY VIRTUAL REALITY

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Locations

Institut Ophtalmologique de l'Ouest Jules Verne

Nantes, Loire Atlantique, 44300, France

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