Virtual reality vs. relaxation glasses: which eases Pre-Surgery jitters best?
NCT ID NCT07557550
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two relaxation tools—special glasses (Psio) and a virtual reality headset—against no relaxation tool to see which best reduces anxiety before orthopedic surgery. About 632 adults will be randomly assigned to one of the three groups. The goal is to improve patient well-being and potentially reduce pain and the need for painkillers after surgery.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 632 people
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- Started
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Apr 2026
- Expected to finish
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Apr 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: * Patient treated at the UAC D0 * Orthopedic patient (arthroplasty mainly) * Anesthesic procedure with general anesthesia * Patient \>18 years old without cognitive impairment in the investigator's judgment * Patient who has signed a free and informed consent * Patient affiliated to a social security scheme Exclusion Criteria: * Patient with deafness that does not allow him to perceive and understand sounds * Patient with a visual impairment who does not allow him to watch and understand a video * Patient who does not master the French language (spoken, written and read) * Patient with a history of epilepsy * Patient with a history of migraine/headache when using a virtual reality headset * Patients with a history of dizziness triggered by images (film, video game...) * Patient with untreated dry eye disease * Patient with psychiatric diseases and disorders not compatible with the study in the investigator's judgment * Patient who is pregnant, parturient, or breastfeeding. * Patient under guardianship or curatorship, under judicial protection or deprived of public law
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Locations
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Amiens University Hospital
RECRUITINGAmiens, Picardie, 80054, France
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