Using Virtual Reality Mindfulness to Reduce Preoperative Anxiety
Virtual Reality Mindfulness in Preoperative Anxious Patients
This study is testing if a virtual reality mindfulness program can help reduce anxiety in adults who are about to have surgery.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Ospedale Regionale di Mendrisio Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Mendrisio) |
| Trial ID | NCT05860192 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This interventional study aims to reduce preoperative anxiety in adults scheduled for surgery by utilizing a mindfulness application through Virtual Reality. Participants with high anxiety levels, as measured by the Amsterdam Preoperative Anxiety and Information Scale, will undergo a single mindfulness session before their surgery. The study will recruit 100 patients from a university teaching hospital to assess the effectiveness of this innovative approach in alleviating anxiety.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults scheduled for elective surgery who exhibit high preoperative anxiety.
Not a fit: Patients who are pregnant, have epilepsy, wear a pacemaker, suffer from mental diseases, or have severe sensory impairments may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly reduce anxiety levels in patients before surgery, leading to improved surgical outcomes and patient satisfaction.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of Virtual Reality for anxiety management is gaining traction, this specific application in preoperative settings is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * adults able to give their consent, scheduled for elective surgery and with high preoperative anxiety defined by Amsterdam Preoperative Anxiety and Information Scale (APAIS) \> 10 Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy * Epilepsy * Pacemaker wearers * Mental diseases * Alcohol or drug addiction * Severe hearing loss or blindness * Simultaneous participation to other studies
Where this trial is running
Mendrisio
- Andrea Polito — Mendrisio, Switzerland (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Andrea Polito — Ospedale Beata Vergine
- Study coordinator: Andrea Polito
- Email: andrea.polito@eoc.ch
- Phone: 0918113510
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.