RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06917300

Virtual Reality as a Digital Premed to Alleviate Pain and Anxiety Preoperatively in Patients Undergoing Spine Surgery

Sponsor

Medical University of Lodz

Enrollment

150 participants

Start Date

Aug 16, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Pain, Postoperative Stress Anxiety and Fear

Summary

The aim of this research study is to evaluate the impact of immersive VR exposure on preoperative anxiety and pain. Additionally, to assess whether VR intervention would significantly alleviate pain and anxiety levels of patients undergoing complex spinal surgeries. Investigators hypothesize that the application of pre-operative VR-based intervention will alleviate anxiety and pain both pre- and post-operatively when it is used as treatment to complement standard care compared to standard routine care alone, and that it may lead to better outcomes and higher satisfaction in patients.

Eligibility

Min Age: 25 YearsMax Age: 70 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing whether virtual reality (VR) used the day before spine surgery can reduce pain and anxiety in patients, potentially reducing the need for pre-operative sedative medications. **You may be eligible if...** - You are between 25 and 70 years old - You are scheduled for planned (elective) spine surgery - You are admitted to the hospital at least one day before your surgery - Your expected hospital stay is at least 2 days - You speak Polish **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have heart failure, uncontrolled high blood pressure, or adrenal insufficiency - You have alcohol or substance addiction - You have cognitive impairment, epilepsy, vertigo, severe mental illness (schizophrenia, bipolar disorder), or neuropathic pain - You have eye conditions (strabismus, glaucoma, retinal degeneration) or hearing problems - You are currently taking sedatives, antidepressants, or anti-epileptic medications Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

DEVICEVirtual Reality

The VR group will be exposed to a unified 15-minute VR video via phone using a VR device and goggles after receiving routine standard care. A 360˚ video with an immersive audio-visual environment describing pre-operative and post-operative experience on the day of the surgery will be provided, by which they can get accustomed to the environment and procedures associated with the surgery. Background audio will be provided through headsets, and the video will be directed by a neurosurgeon filmed using a Max 360 action VR camera. In the video, actors, neurosurgeons, and nurses will re-enact a typical day for a mock patient undergoing surgery, plus routine post-operative care, including the post-operative immediate recovery room and rehabilitation care by neurosurgeons, psychologists, and physiotherapists in the ward. Patients are allowed to move around freely so that they can experience all aspects of the virtual space, and are encouraged to ask questions at the end.