Virtual reality during heart device implant
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests if using a virtual reality (VR) headset during pacemaker or defibrillator implant surgery can help reduce pain and anxiety. It may offer a drug-free way to help you feel more comfortable during the procedure.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You are scheduled to get a new pacemaker or defibrillator (including leadless or under-the-skin types).
- You can understand how to use a VR headset and report your pain level on a 0–10 scale.
- You do not have severe memory, thinking, or mental health problems that would prevent you from taking part.
- You do not have severe vision, hearing, or balance problems that could be made worse by VR.
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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