Status:

RECRUITING

Anxiety, Physiological Parameters, Patient Satisfaction and VR in Gynecological Oncology Surgery

Lead Sponsor:

Hacettepe University

Conditions:

Preoperative Anxiety

Women's Health

Eligibility:

FEMALE

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Surgical procedures often cause significant anxiety in patients, particularly among women undergoing gynecological oncology surgeries. Preoperative anxiety is a common and preventable condition that c...

Detailed Description

Preoperative anxiety is a common and preventable psychological condition that significantly affects surgical outcomes and patient well-being. Women undergoing gynecologic oncology surgery often face e...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

  • The participant must have a confirmed diagnosis of gynecological cancer.
  • The participant must be aware of their gynecological cancer diagnosis.
  • Participants must be 18 years of age or older.
  • Verbal and written informed consent to participate in the study must be obtained.
  • The participant must be able to communicate verbally and in writing in Turkish.
  • No communication impairments (e.g., visual, auditory, or cognitive) should be present.
  • This must be the participant's first surgical intervention related to gynecological oncology.
  • Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Performance Status must not exceed 2.
  • The planned surgical procedure must be a laparotomy.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • History of recurrent gynecological cancer.
  • Presence of vision problems that prevent the use of VR goggles, including participants who wear glasses or have uncorrected vision impairment.
  • Presence of conditions such as migraines, vertigo, active nausea, vomiting, or frequent headaches.
  • Sensitivity to motion sickness.
  • Diagnosis of a psychiatric condition, whether under pharmacological or non-pharmacological treatment.
  • Withdrawal of consent during the study.
  • Removal of the virtual reality headset during the intervention.
  • Development of any medical complications during the intervention period.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

July 15 2025

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

July 15 2026

Estimated Enrollment :

66 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT07016880

Start Date

July 15 2025

End Date

July 15 2026

Last Update

September 10 2025

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Hacettepe University

Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye), 06100