Preoperative virtual reality training to reduce anxiety and improve readiness and recovery for colorectal cancer surgery patients
Official title: The Effect of Preoperative Training With Virtual Reality on Anxiety, Readiness for Surgery and Recovery Process of Patients in Colorectal Cancer Surgery
Run by Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa · NCT07294690 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This tests whether using virtual reality glasses before colorectal cancer surgery can reduce anxiety, make patients feel more ready, and help recovery go smoother.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 70 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 68 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Istanbul) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | May 5, 2025 |
| Main results expected | December 9, 2025 |
| Study ends | January 15, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | December 19, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT07294690 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Patients scheduled for colorectal cancer surgery who agree to participate, can read and write Turkish, and are conscious and communicative are eligible provided they do not meet exclusion criteria.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with psychiatric disorders, a diagnosed anxiety disorder on medication, active nausea/vomiting/headache, vision or hearing problems, or a history of seizures are excluded and unlikely to benefit from the VR intervention.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
Patients scheduled for colorectal cancer surgery will be assigned to receive preoperative preparation using virtual reality glasses, written brochures, or usual care, and outcomes will be compared across groups. Measures will include patient-reported anxiety, comfort, readiness for surgery, satisfaction, and elements of the recovery process measured before and after surgery. Individuals with psychiatric illness, active nausea/vomiting/headache, sensory impairments, or a seizure history are excluded to reduce risk and confounding. The study is conducted at İstanbul University-Cerrahpaşa and focuses on Turkish-speaking, communicative patients.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, preoperative virtual reality training could lower patients' pre-surgery anxiety, increase preparedness, and contribute to a smoother or faster recovery.
How similar studies have gone: Previous small studies of preoperative virtual reality in other surgical settings have reported reductions in anxiety and improved patient satisfaction, but evidence specifically in colorectal cancer surgery is limited.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Agreement to participate in the study, Ability to read and write in Turkish, Being conscious and communicative. Exclusion Criteria: Those with any psychiatric illness, Those diagnosed with an anxiety disorder and taking medication for anxiety, Those with active nausea, vomiting, or headache, Those with vision or hearing problems, Those with a history of seizures
Where it's running
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İstanbul University-Cerrahpasa
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Özkan Karadede, MsC
- Email: ozkan.karadede@iuc.edu.tr
- Phone: +905067705766
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.