Virtual reality mindfulness for pain after surgery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests a virtual reality (VR) program that uses mindfulness exercises to help reduce pain after your surgery. If you're having hernia or varicose vein surgery, you may be able to participate and learn this calming technique.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are admitted to the hospital for hernia or varicose vein surgery.
- You can speak and understand Romanian.
- You do not have severe motion sickness (so the headset is comfortable).
- You do not need strong painkillers like morphine.
- You are not at risk of harming yourself, and you can agree to join the study.
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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