Studying How Virtual Reality Videos Affect Anxiety in Adults Getting Focused Ultrasound Treatment for Essential Tremor

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are investigating how virtual reality VR videos affect anxiety levels before magnetic resonance-guided focused ultrasound MRgFUS treatment in adults with medication-resistant essential tremor. This randomized study compares two different 6-minute immersive VR videos to see how they influence pre-treatment anxiety and patient concerns like claustrophobia, mental readiness, and fear of pain. Participants will be randomly assigned to watch one of two VR videos using a Meta Quest 2 headset before their MRgFUS procedure. Both videos last six minutes and include sights and sounds that might impact mood. Standard preoperative care will be given to all participants, and the study will monitor how these VR experiences affect anxiety and related patient concerns. Participants will complete questionnaires measuring anxiety using the Visual Analogue Scale for Anxiety, Amsterdam Preoperative Anxiety and Information Scale, and State-Trait Anxiety Inventory at two times two weeks before treatment and on the treatment day before the procedure. Feedback on the VR experience and any side effects will also be collected at these times. The study aims to better understand how VR can support patients undergoing MRgFUS for essential tremor, with participation lasting until after the treatment day assessments.

Evaluating the Impact of Virtual Reality on Mood in Patients Undergoing Magnetic Resonance-Guided Focused Ultrasound for Medication-Refractory Essential Tremor