Virtual reality headsets tested to ease cancer surgery jitters
NCT ID NCT07366515
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study explores whether a virtual reality (VR) program can help reduce anxiety in adults preparing for cancer surgery. Researchers will recruit 20 participants to test if the VR approach is practical and well-liked. The goal is to see if this calming tool can make the day of surgery less stressful.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 20 people
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- Started
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Apr 2026
- Expected to finish
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Jun 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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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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Patients will be deemed eligible for inclusion if they: (a) are 18 years of age or older; (b) are able to speak and read English; (c) have received a cancer diagnosis; and (d) are scheduled, or in the process of being scheduled to undergo oncological surgery under general anesthesia at the Health Sciences Centre Winnipeg. Patients will be deemed ineligible if they are unable to provide informed consent (e.g., due to cognitive impairment) or if they have any visual, auditory and/or motor impairments that would preclude effective participation in the Virtual Reality intervention.
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Locations
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Health Sciences Centre
RECRUITINGWinnipeg, Manitoba, R3E 0Z2, Canada
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