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Phase Not Applicable
Age: 18Years +
All Genders
NCT07270445

Effect of Virtual Reality Use on Preoperative Anxiety

Led by Vera Guttenthaler · Updated on 2026-01-29

172

Participants Needed

1

Research Sites

56 weeks

Total Duration

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What this Trial Is About

The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of a non-pharmacological intervention-the use of a virtual reality headset-on preoperative anxiety levels in patients. For this purpose, both psychometric instruments (STOA and APAIS questionnaires) and objective physiological and EEG parameters are used. Patients who do not receive any additional intervention will form the control group. The study was designed as a prospective, randomized, controlled, interventional study at the University Hospital Bonn. Patients aged 18 years and older who are scheduled to undergo elective surgery and who have no visual, hearing, or language impairments will be included in the study. The primary objective of the study is the reduction of preoperative anxiety. The hypothesis is that preoperative use of the VR headset reduces perioperative anxiety, stress, and pain.

CONDITIONS

Official Title

Effect of Virtual Reality Use on Preoperative Anxiety

Who Can Participate

Age: 18Years +
All Genders

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible

You may qualify if you...

  • Age 218 years or older
  • Written informed consent
  • Undergoing elective outpatient or inpatient surgery
  • No hearing or language difficulties and good command of German
  • No visual impairment
  • Planned extubation immediately after surgery
Not Eligible

You will not qualify if you...

  • Emergency surgery
  • Documented psychiatric disorders such as bipolar disorder, confusion, or epilepsy
  • Admission due to court or official order
  • Expected non-compliance with study protocol
  • Expected admission to intermediate care or intensive care unit
  • Use of sedative or anxiolytic medication for premedication
  • Presence of pacemakers or defibrillators

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Trial Site Locations

Total: 1 location

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University of Bonn

Bonn, Germany, 53127

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How is the study designed?

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Masking

NONE

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Model

PARALLEL

Primary Purpose

TREATMENT

Number of Arms

2

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