VR hypnosis tested to calm nerves before hand surgery
NCT ID NCT07083180
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether using a virtual reality headset for medical hypnosis can lower anxiety in adults before carpal tunnel surgery. About 60 participants having their first carpal tunnel procedure will be enrolled. The approach combines relaxation techniques with immersive VR to help patients feel calmer before going into the operating room.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 60 people
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- Started
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Dec 2025
- Expected to finish
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Feb 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * First surgery of carpal tunnel Exclusion Criteria: * Patients undergoing treatment for anxiety * Uncontrolled epilepsy * Visual (binocular vision) and/or hearing impairments preventing the use of virtual reality * Pregnancy / breast-feeding
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Locations
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Clinique MEGIVAL
RECRUITINGSaint-Aubin-sur-Scie, 76550, France
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