Virtual reality may calm nerves before surgery, study suggests
NCT ID NCT07337941
First seen Jan 16, 2026 · Last updated Jun 21, 2026 · Updated 19 times
Summary
This study looked at whether watching a 15-minute virtual reality video and the timing of a woman's menstrual cycle can lower anxiety before nose surgery. 170 women scheduled for septorhinoplasty were included. Researchers measured anxiety levels using standard questionnaires and heart rate.
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Gamze Küçükosman
Zonguldak, 67600, Turkey (Türkiye)
What this could mean
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Active substance
virtual reality video
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, drug-free way to ease anxiety before surgery for women.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with no phase, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention is short and may not work for everyone.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.