Using virtual reality to reduce surgical fear in patients before surgery
Operating Room Environment Experienced by Patients With Virtual Reality Glasses Before Surgery The Effect of Surgical Experience on the Level of Surgical Fear and Perceptions of Care
This study tests if using virtual reality to show patients what the operating room looks like can help reduce their fear before surgery.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (İnönü, Eskişehir) |
| Trial ID | NCT06666465 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study examines how experiencing the operating room environment through virtual reality glasses can affect preoperative patients' levels of surgical fear and their perceptions of care. It employs a randomized controlled experimental design with pretest and posttest assessments to measure outcomes. The goal is to enhance patient education and comfort prior to elective cholecystectomy surgery, potentially improving recovery and reducing anxiety. The study builds on existing literature that highlights the benefits of virtual reality in medical settings.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 and older who are undergoing elective cholecystectomy surgery for the first time and can communicate in Turkish.
Not a fit: Patients who have previously undergone surgery or have seen the operating room environment may not benefit from this intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly reduce preoperative anxiety and improve patient satisfaction and recovery times.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promising results using virtual reality in medical settings, indicating potential for success in this novel application.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Being 18 years or older * Agreeing to participate in the research * Having elective cholecystectomy surgery * Knowledge of Turkish and no communication barriers * Having surgery for the first time and not having seen the operating room environment Exclusion Criteria: * Being 18 years of age or younger * Refusal to participate in the research * Having undergone surgery and having seen the operating room environment before Not knowing Turkish and having any communication barrier
Where this trial is running
İnönü, Eskişehir
- İmren Erer — İnönü, Eskişehir, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: İmren Erer
- Email: mavilik_olsun@hotmail.com
- Phone: 05462612180
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.