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Virtual reality goggles could soothe Pre-Surgery jitters

NCT ID NCT05718661

Symptom relief Sponsor: Trakya University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether watching a virtual reality video before abdominal surgery could reduce anxiety. 96 adult patients scheduled for elective surgery were randomly assigned to watch a VR video or a plain video. Their anxiety and stress levels were measured using a questionnaire and a smart bracelet. The goal was to see if VR distraction helps patients feel calmer before going into the operating room.

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Active substance
virtual reality video
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help patients feel calmer before surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with 96 patients. The results may not apply to everyone, and the effect might be small or temporary.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

96 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2023

Finished

Dec 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria Patients aged ≥ 18 years Scheduled for elective abdominal surgery (e.g., appendectomy, ileal/bowel surgery, hernia repair, gallbladder/pancreas surgery) Awaiting transfer to the operating room on the morning of surgery Able to communicate effectively Able to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria Patients scheduled for abdominal cancer surgery Patients undergoing unplanned or emergency surgery Patients in isolation Patients with visual and/or auditory impairments Patients with neurological conditions such as vertigo

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Conditions

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anxiety anxiety disorder

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Anxiety

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Trakya University Hospital

    Edirne, 22000, Turkey (Türkiye)

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