Virtual reality to reduce anxiety during vasectomy
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether using virtual reality (a headset showing relaxing images or scenes) before and during your vasectomy can help reduce anxiety while you are awake during the procedure. It may help you feel calmer and more comfortable during the surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are male and between 20 and 90 years old.
- You are having a vasectomy performed with local anesthesia (numbing the area, not putting you to sleep).
- Your procedure is scheduled between 8 in the morning and 12 noon.
- You are able to communicate in the language used by the trial team (no language barrier).
- You do not have a significant intellectual disability that would prevent you from using virtual reality.
- Your anxiety levels are not extremely high, as measured by a standard questionnaire (STAI trait less than 70%).
- You have not had prior urological cancer surgery, and your vasectomy is expected to take 30 minutes or less.
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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