Virtual Reality or Stress Ball for Dressing Change
Part of Injuries & trauma, Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether using virtual reality glasses or a stress ball can help you feel less pain and anxiety during your first surgical dressing change after abdominal surgery.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are at least 18 years old.
- You had abdominal (belly) surgery and it's your first day after surgery.
- This is the first time your surgical dressing is being changed.
- You are awake, alert, and able to see, hear, and communicate normally.
- You are not taking painkillers, anti-anxiety meds, or sedatives around dressing change time.
- You do not have chronic pain, high blood pressure, COPD, epilepsy, vertigo, or a mental health condition.
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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