Using video goggles to reduce stress in patients undergoing vascular surgery
Multimedia Patient Entertainment During Vascular Surgery Procedures in Regional Anesthesia
This study is testing if video goggles can help reduce stress and make patients more comfortable during carotid surgery.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University Hospital Augsburg Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Augsburg, Bavaria) |
| Trial ID | NCT06704230 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the use of video goggles as a method to alleviate distress in patients undergoing carotid endarterectomy under regional anesthesia. The procedure, which can last over two hours, often causes significant anxiety and discomfort due to the patient's fixed position and the sterile environment. By providing a visual distraction through video goggles, the study aims to enhance patient comfort and reduce subjective distress during the surgery. The effectiveness of this intervention will be assessed through patient feedback and monitoring of distress levels.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are patients scheduled for carotid endarterectomy under local anesthesia.
Not a fit: Patients who cannot communicate due to stroke, language barriers, dementia, or neurological impairments may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve the surgical experience and outcomes for patients undergoing vascular procedures.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of video goggles for stress reduction is a novel approach in this specific surgical context, similar interventions have shown promise in other medical settings.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Planed carotid endarterectomy in local anesthesia Exclusion Criteria: * patients which are not able to communicate because of stroke or language barrier, * Dementia or neurological damage which impairs answering questionnaires or the understanding of the situation during surgery * medication with steroids
Where this trial is running
Augsburg, Bavaria
- Universitätsklinikum Augsburg — Augsburg, Bavaria, Germany (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Hagen Kerndl
- Email: hagen.kerndl@uk-augsburg.de
- Phone: +49 821 400 2655
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.