Virtual reality could ease Pre-Surgery jitters
NCT ID NCT07483866
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 02, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether watching a virtual reality (VR) education program before surgery can lower anxiety and pain in adults getting hip or knee replacement. About 200 participants will either use VR or watch a standard video. Researchers will measure anxiety, pain, and heart rate at several points before and after surgery.
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 200 people
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- Expected to start
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Sep 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Dec 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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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: 1. Must be 18 years of age or older. 2. Must be scheduled for orthopedic surgery and be scheduled to undergo spinal anesthesia. 3. Must have no anxiety disorders, no visual or auditory impairments, be fully conscious, and be able to understand and read Chinese. 4. Must be classified as a Class I to III by the American College of Anesthesiologists. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Previous head injury. 2. History of dizziness. 3. Patient requiring transfer to the intensive care unit due to their condition.
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