RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07450456

Effect of Virtual Reality on the Need of Premedication Before Surgery

Effect of Virtual Reality Immersion on the Need of Pharmacological Premedication Before Cardiac Surgery


Sponsor

Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale, Bellinzona

Enrollment

40 participants

Start Date

Nov 11, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

This study will assess, on patients requesting a pharmacological premedication in the preoperative period, if virtual reality reality could reduce the request of pharmacological premedication while maintaining a good level of comfort for the patient. The aim of this study is to understand if virtual reality could reduce the need for pharmacological premedication and their associated secondary effects.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This trial is testing whether virtual reality (VR) — wearing a headset that immerses you in a calming virtual environment — can reduce the need for anti-anxiety or sedative medications (premedication) that patients often request before surgery. The study is being conducted in Italy among adults scheduled for elective (non-emergency) surgical procedures. **You may be eligible if:** - You are 18 years of age or older - You are scheduled for a planned (elective) surgical procedure - You have requested medication to help with anxiety before your surgery - You are able to provide informed consent **You may NOT be eligible if:** - You have a known cognitive disorder or history of neurological or psychiatric conditions such as epilepsy - You do not speak Italian - You have head or face injuries that prevent wearing a VR headset - You have skin infections on your head or face, or are under contact isolation - You experience symptoms of vertigo or motion sickness - You have significant hearing or vision problems - You are pregnant or have claustrophobia Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

DEVICEVirtual Reality

The study intervention will take place on the day of surgery, in the ward, once patient's pre-operative preparation has been completed. The virtual reality device will be started according to the choices made by the patient (scenario and music) for a 20 min session. During that time, the patient will be left at rest and the interactions with the patient will be limited as much as possible.


Locations(1)

Istituto Cardiocentro

Lugano, Canton Ticino, Switzerland

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