RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06627426

Virtual Reality for Patient Informed Consent in Neurosurgery

Virtual Reality for Patient Informed Consent in Neurosurgery - a Randomized Controlled Trial

Sponsor

University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland

Enrollment

34 participants

Start Date

Oct 22, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

VR-based Informed Consent

Summary

The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to evaluate benefits of VR (virtual reality)-based patient informed consent in neurosurgery regarding subjective patient comprehension, patient-doctor relationship and anxiety.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 75 Years

Plain Language Summary

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This clinical trial is studying VR-based patient informed consent for people with vr-based informed consent. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 18 Years to 75 Years.

This summary was AI-generated to explain the trial in plain language. It is not medical advice. Always discuss eligibility with your doctor before enrolling in a clinical trial.

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Interventions

OTHERVR-based patient informed consent

The "intervention" group will be the on receiving VR-based patient informed consent. One surgeon from the study team will be guiding the patient through their VR model first with demonstration of the technology and the model, afterwards the patient will be enabled to use the VR system by themselves. During the whole process the patient will be able to ask questions. Depending on the planned surgery, the surgical approach as well important anatomical structures will be explained.

Locations(1)

University Hospital Basel

Basel, Switzerland

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