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VR meditation eases Post-Surgery stress in heart patients

NCT ID NCT07523594

Symptom relief Sponsor: Kutahya Health Sciences University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether a short virtual reality mindfulness session could help patients feel less anxious and stressed after heart surgery. 34 adults who had heart bypass or valve repair took part. One group did a 15-minute VR mindfulness exercise, while the other group received standard care. Researchers measured anxiety, stress, mood, and vital signs like heart rate and blood pressure.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

34 people

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Started

Mar 2025

Finished

Feb 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged 18 to 65 years * Patients who underwent coronary artery bypass grafting or heart valve repair surgery * Patients monitored in the postoperative period in the clinical ward following the intensive care unit stay * Hemodynamically stable patients within the first 12 to 48 hours after surgery, defined as heart rate 60-100 beats/min, blood pressure 90/60-140/90 mmHg, oxygen saturation ≥92%, and respiratory rate 12-20 breaths/min * Patients who were conscious, able to communicate verbally, and able to understand and follow instructions * Patients without visual or hearing impairment and physically able to use the virtual reality device * Patients without a history of psychiatric diagnosis or treatment, based on self-report * Patients who voluntarily agreed to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who underwent major vascular surgery such as aortic aneurysm repair, aortic dissection repair, carotid endarterectomy, or thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair * Patients who developed serious postoperative complications requiring emergency intervention within the first 12 to 48 hours after surgery, such as acute renal failure, pulmonary embolism, or severe bleeding * Patients using continuously high-dose beta-blockers or antiarrhythmic drugs due to uncontrolled hypertension or heart failure * Patients with prior experience in mindfulness meditation * Patients dependent on mechanical cardiac support devices or requiring continuous mechanical support such as an intra-aortic balloon pump * Patients diagnosed with delirium or severe cognitive impairment * Patients under isolation precautions for infection control

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety anxiety disorder coronary artery disorder heart valve disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Anxiety Cardiovascular surgery Mindfulness Postoperative recovery Stress Virtual reality

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Osmangazi University

    Eskişehir, 26000, Turkey (Türkiye)

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