Actively Recruiting
Virtual Reality for Postoperative Recovery After Major Abdominal Surgery
Led by Alexandria University · Updated on 2026-04-23
60
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
4 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Major abdominal surgery often leads to significant postoperative pain, anxiety, and prolonged hospital stays, which can delay overall recovery. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of immersive Virtual Reality (VR) as a non-pharmacological intervention to enhance the quality of recovery and reduce the length of hospital stay. Patients in the intervention group will engage in standardized VR sessions featuring guided relaxation and mindfulness-based stress reduction, starting from the evening before surgery through the third postoperative day. The study compares this VR-enhanced protocol against standard perioperative care within an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) framework. The findings are expected to determine if VR can serve as a feasible and effective tool to improve clinical outcomes and patient well-being in surgical wards.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Virtual Reality for Postoperative Recovery After Major Abdominal Surgery
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Adult patients aged 18 to 60 years
- Scheduled for elective major abdominal surgery such as colorectal, gastric, or hepatobiliary procedures
- Able to provide informed consent with physical and cognitive capacity
- Able to use and interact with Virtual Reality headset equipment
- Following the hospital's standardized Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocol
You will not qualify if you...
- History of epilepsy or photosensitive seizures
- Significant cognitive impairment or psychiatric disorders that interfere with study participation
- Severe visual or auditory impairments preventing effective VR interaction
- Pre-existing motion sickness or severe vertigo
- Open wounds or infections on the head or face that prevent wearing the VR headset
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Alexandria University Hospital, Faculty of Nursing
Alexandria, Alexandria Governorate, Egypt, 21511
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
M
Mohamed Fakhry Ahmed Salem Dr. Mohamed Fakhry Ahmed Salem, PhD
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Number of Arms
2
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