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Can a VR headset calm nerves before surgery?

NCT ID NCT05564013

Symptom relief Sponsor: Changi General Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 14, 2026 · Last updated Aug 18, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether a virtual reality (VR) mindfulness app can reduce anxiety before surgery and acute pain after surgery. Adults scheduled for surgery will use the VR headset for up to 25 minutes, and researchers will measure changes in anxiety and pain scores, as well as user satisfaction. The goal is to see if VR is a feasible, acceptable, and drug-free way to improve the surgical experience.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Virtual reality (VR) mindfulness application
What this could lead to
If effective, VR could offer a drug-free way to ease anxiety and pain around surgery, potentially reducing reliance on medications and improving recovery.
What could go wrong
This is an early proof-of-concept study, so results may not be definitive. VR may not work for everyone, and some people may experience side effects like dizziness or motion sickness.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

160 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Apr 2023

Finished

Mar 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

21 to 70 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adult patients aged 21 years old and above and undergoing scheduled surgery; * American Society of Anesthesiologist physical status I to III, with no visual or hearing impairment; and * Understands English or Chinese. Exclusion Criteria: * Comorbidities affecting usage of virtual reality e.g., giddiness, motion sickness, claustrophobia, stroke, seizure, dementia, transmissible diseases, severe facial eczema; and * Unable to understand the administered questionnaires.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Acute Pain agnosia anxiety anxiety disorder Pain, Postoperative

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Anxiety Pain, acute Postoperative pain

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Changi General Hospital

    Singapore, Singapore, 529889, Singapore

  • KK Women's and Children's Hospital

    Singapore, 229899, Singapore

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