Mindfulness and virtual reality for pain after surgery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests whether using a virtual reality program that teaches mindfulness can help reduce pain after hernia or varicose vein surgery. If you're scheduled for one of these procedures, you may be able to join.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are scheduled for hernia or varicose vein surgery and are currently in the hospital or on the waiting list.
- You are willing to take part in the study and complete all evaluations while in the hospital and after you go home.
- You can understand and speak Romanian well enough to follow instructions.
- You do not have a history of motion sickness or severe vision problems that can't be fixed with glasses.
- You are not currently using strong painkillers like morphine, and you are not at risk for suicide.
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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