RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07620873

Effects of Virtual Reality Education on Anxiety and Learning in Patients Undergoing Urolithiasis Surgery

The Effects of Two-Tier Test-Based Virtual Reality Education on Anxiety, Knowledge, Self-Care Ability, and Cognitive Load in Patients Undergoing Urolithiasis Surgery

Sponsor

Wei-Lin, Huang

Enrollment

90 participants

Start Date

Jun 28, 2026

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Kidney Stone Urolithiasis Ureter Stones

Summary

This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effects of two-tier virtual reality-based preoperative education on anxiety, learning knowledge, self-care ability, and cognitive load in patients undergoing urolithiasis surgery. Participants will be randomly assigned to routine education, standard virtual reality education, or two-tier virtual reality education groups. Outcomes will be assessed using anxiety scales, knowledge questionnaires, self-care ability measures, and cognitive load assessments before and after the intervention.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This clinical trial is studying a behavioral approach called Two-Tier VR Education and a behavioral approach called VR Education for people with kidney stone, ureter stones, and other related conditions. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 18 Years and older.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALVR Education

Participants receive standard virtual reality-based preoperative education before urolithiasis surgery. The VR program includes immersive 360-degree educational content covering the preoperative process, operating room environment, postoperative care, and self-care instructions.

BEHAVIORALTwo-Tier VR Education

Participants receive two-tier virtual reality-based preoperative education before urolithiasis surgery. The intervention combines immersive 360-degree VR educational content with a two-tier testing mechanism designed to enhance learning comprehension, self-care knowledge, and cognitive engagement.