Virtual Reality (VR) Could Be a Good Alternative to Relaxing or Pain-relieving Medication
Virtual Reality for Elderly Patients in Anesthesia and Surgical Care
Pether Jildenstal
90 participants
Dec 16, 2024
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
We want to investigate whether Virtual Reality (VR) could be a good alternative to the relaxing or pain-relieving medications that are often used to alleviate anxiety when patients undergo surgery under local anesthesia.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria1
- over 65 years, planed surgery in local anesthesia/regional anesthesia
Exclusion Criteria1
- dementia, unable to cooperate, cognitive impairment
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Interventions
Participant will try virtual reality glasses with tailormade software films to see if it's possible to use them as distraction during awake surgery. We will measure doses of propofol given, level of anxiety, experience of the patient and surgeons satisfaction.
Locations(2)
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NCT06649383