Using virtual reality to reduce anxiety and pain in knee surgery patients
Using the Immersive Virtual Reality for the Management of Anxiety and Pain in Orthopedic Surgery
This study tests if using virtual reality can help reduce anxiety and pain for people having knee surgery.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 80 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 90 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Centre Hospitalier de Montauban Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Montauban, Tarn Et Garonne) |
| Trial ID | NCT05437796 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of hypnotic virtual reality support in managing anxiety and pain for patients undergoing prosthetic knee surgeries with spinal anesthesia. Patients will be provided with immersive virtual reality experiences to help alleviate their anxiety before and after the procedure. The study aims to assess patient satisfaction and the potential benefits of integrating this technology into standard care practices. By comparing outcomes between those receiving virtual reality support and those who do not, the research seeks to determine the efficacy of this complementary approach.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are patients eligible for prosthetic knee surgery under spinal anesthesia who have provided informed consent.
Not a fit: Patients undergoing general anesthesia or those with cognitive disorders, hearing impairments, or infectious conditions may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly reduce anxiety and pain for patients undergoing knee surgery, improving their overall surgical experience.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of virtual reality in medical settings is gaining traction, this specific application in orthopedic surgery is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Eligible patients for prosthetic knee surgery under spinal anesthesia * Patient who has received appropriate information and has provided informed consent * Patient with French social security system Exclusion Criteria: * Patient under general anaesthesia * Patients treated in conventional inpatient care or in the traditional ambulatory circuit * Patient under guardianship or trusteeship * Minor patient \< 18 years of age * Patient who has not provided informed consent or who cannot submit to the study protocol * Patient suffering from cognitive disorders (ex: Alzheimer's disease) * Patients who are deaf or hearing-impaired or epilepsy * Infected patient or identified as carrier of an infectious agent
Where this trial is running
Montauban, Tarn Et Garonne
- Edmundo Pereira de Souza Neto — Montauban, Tarn Et Garonne, France (Recruiting)
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.