NCT06001502 The Effect of Virtual Reality on Postoperative Pain and Anxiety in Cardiac Surgery.
| NCT ID | NCT06001502 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA) |
| Condition | Post Operative Pain |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 100 participants |
| Start Date | 2023-01-01 |
| Primary Completion | 2024-08-01 |
Trial Parameters
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Brief Summary
The objective of this study is to investigate the effect of VR on post-operative pain and anxiety management in cardiac surgery patients undergoing a coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) procedure. Participants in the intervention group will receive a 20 minute session with the head mounted VR device on post-operative days 1,2 and 3. Participants in the control group will be treated with conventional post-operative care.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥18 years or older with written informed consent * Patients undergoing surgical CABG Exclusion Criteria: * Major comorbidities besides coronary artery disease * Complicated surgical procedure * Hearing and/or visual impairments * Psychiatric impairments * Complaints of vomiting and nausea * History of epilepsy * Claustrophobia * Facial wounds and skin defects at site of application * Patients placed in clinical isolation * Readmission to the intensive care unit