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Official title The Effects of 360-degree Virtual Reality on Pre-procedural Anxiety in Patients Awaiting Elective Cardiac Surgery Involving a Sternotomy
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06001489
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Rationale: Patients awaiting cardiac surgery can experience pre-procedural anxiety. This anxiety is associated with increased analgesic needs, increased risk of mortality and prolonged recovery time.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Patients awaiting elective cardiac surgery involving a sternotomy
- 18 years or older
You likely can't join if
- Under the age of 18
- History of previous cardiac surgery
- (concomitant) aortic surgery
- Cardiac surgery for congenital heart defects
- Hearing or visual impairments
- Language barriers (inability to understand, speak or read Dutch)
See the full eligibility criteria
- Patients awaiting elective cardiac surgery involving a sternotomy
- 18 years or older
- Under the age of 18
- History of previous cardiac surgery
- (concomitant) aortic surgery
- Cardiac surgery for congenital heart defects
- Hearing or visual impairments
- Language barriers (inability to understand, speak or read Dutch)
- History of severe mental or psychiatric disorders
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.