Virtual reality to reduce pain and anxiety before spine surgery
Part of Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests if using virtual reality before surgery can help reduce pain and anxiety in people having elective spine surgery. If you're scheduled for spine surgery and speak Polish, you may be able to participate.
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Who can take part
- You are between 25 and 70 years old
- You are scheduled for an elective (non-emergency) spine surgery
- You will be admitted to the hospital at least one day before your surgery
- You will stay in the hospital for about 2 days
- You speak Polish and can understand the study procedures
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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