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Virtual reality may calm nerves before surgery

NCT ID NCT07679022

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First seen Jul 01, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether a brief virtual reality (VR) session before gynecological surgery can lower anxiety and improve recovery. About 140 adults will be randomly assigned to either a 10-20 minute VR relaxation experience plus standard care, or standard care alone. Researchers will measure changes in anxiety, pain, opioid use, and overall recovery quality.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Virtual reality relaxation session
What this could lead to
If effective, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to ease anxiety and pain before and after surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial, and the benefits may be modest or not apply to all types of surgery. Some people may feel motion sickness or discomfort from the headset.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 140 people

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Expected to start

Sep 2026

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Expected to finish

Feb 2029

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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: * Adults aged 18 years or older. * Scheduled to undergo elective gynecological surgery according to the study protocol at a participating center where virtual reality can be provided. * Able and willing to provide informed consent for study participation, 1:1 randomization, and use of virtual reality. Exclusion Criteria: * Increased risk of adverse effects related to virtual reality, including pronounced motion sickness, claustrophobia, or photosensitive epilepsy. * Active substance use disorder or active misuse of alcohol or illicit drugs. * Severe chronic pain and/or regular preoperative opioid treatment, as defined in the study protocol.

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Conditions

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Pain, Postoperative Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting

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