What is hypnosis and how might it work?
Ann Williamson
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30728719Actively Recruiting
Phase Not Applicable
Age: 18Years +
All Genders
Healthy Volunteers
ID07293221
Use of Immersive Virtual Reality for the Management of Anxiety Among Nurses: a Randomized Trial
Led by SCP Anesthésie - Réanimation de la Clinique du Pont de Chaume · Updated on 2026-04-07
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Participants Needed
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Research Sites
8 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The trial focuses on nurses working day shifts who often experience anxiety linked to their demanding healthcare roles. Researchers are evaluating whether immersive virtual reality (VR) hypnosis can reduce anxiety levels during coffee breaks. This pilot, open-label randomized controlled trial aims to provide scientific evidence on the effectiveness of VR hypnosis as a complementary anxiety management tool for nurses. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups: the active group receives a hypnotic immersive VR session during their coffee break, while the control group takes their coffee break normally without VR. The VR intervention is delivered using immersive VR headsets in a calm environment. Both groups complete anxiety assessments using the Spielberger questionnaire before and after the coffee break, and satisfaction is measured with a Likert scale. Nurses participate for one day, including a pre-inclusion visit for study information and consent. On the study day, anxiety levels are assessed before and after the coffee break, alongside satisfaction and any adverse effects like nausea. The main outcome measured is the change in anxiety scores, with secondary focus on satisfaction. The study includes close monitoring and aims to complete recruitment within 24 months, with a total duration of 27 months.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Immersive Virtual Reality for the Management of Anxiety Among Nurses
Who Can Participate
Age: 18Years +
All Genders
Healthy Volunteers
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Nurses who have received appropriate information, agreed to participate, and signed the informed consent form.
- Nurses working day shifts (06:00-18:00) with a coffee break scheduled from 09:00 to 09:15.
You will not qualify if you...
- Nurses who have not provided informed consent or cannot comply with the study protocol.
- History of photosensitive epilepsy or seizures.
- Unstable vestibular disorders or a severe history of motion sickness preventing the use of immersive VR.
- Employer refusal if participation cannot be organized outside work obligations (participation must remain voluntary and without professional consequences).
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Your Study Journey
Screening
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 pre-inclusion visit
Enrollment and Intervention
Duration - 1 day
On the day of the study, nurses complete anxiety questionnaires before and after their coffee break. Those in the virtual reality group undergo a hypnotic immersive VR session during their coffee break, while the control group takes a normal coffee break.
1 day of participation including baseline and post-coffee break assessments
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Clinique du Pont de Chaume - Montauban
Montauban, France, 82000
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Research Team
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Edmundo P PEREIRA DE SOUZA NETO, PhD
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Edmundo P Souza Neto, PhD
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Number of Arms
2
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