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Could a VR headset replace pills for surgery anxiety?

NCT ID NCT03685422

Symptom relief Sponsor: KK Women's and Children's Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 07, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026

Summary

This trial tests whether using virtual reality (VR) relaxation before and after gynecologic surgery can reduce anxiety and pain. About 220 women undergoing day or inpatient gynecologic procedures will either use a VR headset with calming scenes or receive standard care. Researchers will compare pain scores, quality of recovery, and painkiller use between the groups to see if VR offers a soothing distraction that improves the surgical experience.

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 sessions using a headset with calming apps before and after gynecologic surgery
What this could lead to
If effective, virtual reality could become a simple, drug-free way to ease anxiety and pain before and after surgery, potentially reducing the need for painkillers.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage trial, and the benefit may be modest or vary between individuals. Some people may experience motion sickness or discomfort with the headset.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

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

About 220 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Mar 2019

Expected to finish

Dec 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

A government agency

The lead sponsor is a government body.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

21 to 70 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy participants who are ASA 1 \& 2 (with well-controlled medical problems) * Undergo day surgery or same-day -admission gynecologic surgery * Have no visual impairment Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with significant respiratory disease and obstructive sleep apnea * Patient who are unable to understand questionnaire * Obstetric patients * Patients with motion sickness in 3D environment

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

agnosia anxiety anxiety disorder Pain Pain, Postoperative Patient Satisfaction

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Anxiety Pain, postoperative

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • KK Women's and Children's Hospital

    Singapore, 229899, Singapore

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