VR training to help people prepare for aortic valve procedure
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests whether virtual reality (VR) support helps patients feel more informed and prepared for an elective heart valve procedure (TAVI). It’s meant for people who already plan to have a valve replacement through the groin using a catheter, with pain medicines rather than full anesthesia.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You’re an adult (18 years or older).
- You have high-grade aortic valve narrowing (aortic valve stenosis).
- Your care team plans an elective TAVI procedure through the groin under pain medicines (not full general anesthesia).
- You can understand the study and follow the VR instructions in your chosen language.
- You don’t have severe hearing or severe vision problems that would stop you from using the VR goggles (with your usual glasses/contacts if needed).
- You don’t have epilepsy, pregnancy, severe dementia, or other concerns that would make following the study difficult.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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