Virtual reality goggles ease fear during heart surgery, study finds
NCT ID NCT07250282
First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated May 20, 2026 · Updated 22 times
Summary
This study tested whether using virtual reality (VR) during heart device implantation (like pacemakers or defibrillators) can lower patients' anxiety and pain. 100 adults were randomly assigned to receive VR or standard care during the procedure. Researchers measured anxiety levels before and during surgery to see if VR made a difference.
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West german heart and vascular center, University hospital Essen,
Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, 45147, Germany
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