Using Virtual Reality to Manage Pain and Anxiety After Heart Surgery
The Effect of Virtual Reality on Postoperative Pain and Anxiety in Cardiac Surgery.
NA · Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA) · NCT06001502
This study is testing if using virtual reality can help reduce pain and anxiety in patients recovering from heart surgery.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA) (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Amsterdam, North Holland) |
| Trial ID | NCT06001502 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the impact of virtual reality (VR) on managing post-operative pain and anxiety in patients who have undergone coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). Participants will be randomly assigned to either a VR intervention group, receiving a 20-minute VR session on the first three days post-surgery, or a control group receiving standard post-operative care. The study will assess pain levels, anxiety, and recovery quality using validated questionnaires and pain scales over a six-week follow-up period.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older who are scheduled to undergo CABG surgery.
Not a fit: Patients with major comorbidities, psychiatric impairments, or those who cannot use the VR device due to physical limitations may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly reduce post-operative pain and anxiety for cardiac surgery patients, improving their recovery experience.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promising results using VR for pain and anxiety management in various surgical settings, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥18 years or older with written informed consent * Patients undergoing surgical CABG Exclusion Criteria: * Major comorbidities besides coronary artery disease * Complicated surgical procedure * Hearing and/or visual impairments * Psychiatric impairments * Complaints of vomiting and nausea * History of epilepsy * Claustrophobia * Facial wounds and skin defects at site of application * Patients placed in clinical isolation * Readmission to the intensive care unit
Where this trial is running
Amsterdam, North Holland
- Academic Medical Center — Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Jolanda Kluin, MD, PhD — Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA)
- Study coordinator: Sulayman El Mathari, MD
- Email: s.elmathari@amsterdamumc.nl
- Phone: +31205668188
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.
Conditions: Post Operative Pain, Post Operative Anxiety, Heart Surgery, Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting, Virtual Reality