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VR headsets beat Pre-Surgery jitters in heart patients

NCT ID NCT07263659

Symptom relief Sponsor: Abby Geerlings Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether a virtual reality (VR) experience could reduce anxiety in 75 patients scheduled for a heart valve repair procedure called TEER. Patients either got standard education or standard education plus a VR tour of the procedure and hospital. The researchers measured anxiety levels right after the education and again a week before the procedure. The goal was to see if VR could help patients feel calmer and more prepared.

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 (VR) experience
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to ease anxiety before heart procedures.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 75 participants. The effect may depend on timing and may not apply to all patients or procedures.

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Study facts

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

Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

75 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Oct 2021

Finished

Dec 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults scheduled for elective mitral (M-TEER) or tricuspid (T-TEER) transcatheter edge-to-edge repair procedures. Exclusion Criteria: * Insufficient proficiency in Dutch. * Severe visual or auditory impairment that would prevent full engagement with the VR content. * Any mental or physical condition that, in the judgment of the clinical team, significantly interferes with participation (e.g., advanced cognitive decline, acute psychological distress, or inability to tolerate wearing a VR headset).

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety anxiety disorder mitral valve insufficiency tricuspid valve insufficiency

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Anxiety Mitraclip Mitral regurgitation Triclip Tricuspid regurgitation (TR) Virtual reality

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Amsterdam UMC

    Amsterdam, 1105 AZ, Netherlands

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