Virtual reality may calm nerves before surgery
NCT ID NCT07679022
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
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- 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
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 140 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Sep 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Feb 2029
An estimate. End dates often move.
- 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: * 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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