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Official title Effect of Virtual Reality on the Need of Premedication Before Surgery
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07450456
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- 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.
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
- All patients undergoing elective surgery
- Minimal age of 18-year-old
- Able to give informed consent for the study
- Requesting pharmacological premedication in the pre-operative period.
You likely can't join if
- Lacking capacity or ability to complete the consent form or to respond to the required obligations linked to the study protocol
- Contraindications to pharmacological premedication
- Known cognitive dysfunction, previous history of neurological/psychiatric diseases like epilepsy
- Non Italian speaking patients
- Injuries to the head/face that would prohibit wearing headsets
- Infectious skin conditions of the head/face
See the full eligibility criteria
- All patients undergoing elective surgery
- Minimal age of 18-year-old
- Able to give informed consent for the study
- Requesting pharmacological premedication in the pre-operative period.
- Lacking capacity or ability to complete the consent form or to respond to the required obligations linked to the study protocol
- Contraindications to pharmacological premedication
- Known cognitive dysfunction, previous history of neurological/psychiatric diseases like epilepsy
- Non Italian speaking patients
- Injuries to the head/face that would prohibit wearing headsets
- Infectious skin conditions of the head/face
- Contact isolation due to bacteria and viruses
- Symptoms of vertigo or motion sickness
- Reduced visual or auditory acuity
- Pregnancy
- Claustrophobia
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Lugano, Canton Ticino, Switzerland
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 Lugano, Canton Ticino, Switzerland. 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.