Virtual reality to reduce opioid use after heart or lung surgery
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This trial tests if using virtual reality after heart or chest surgery can help reduce the amount of strong painkillers (opioids) patients need. It may offer a non-drug way to manage pain and speed up recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are scheduled for elective heart or chest surgery at the Heart Institute (InCor) in São Paulo.
- Your surgery is one of the following: lung decortication, nerve surgery for sweating, VATS, lung biopsy, or pectus repair (Nuss procedure).
- You are between 16 and 40 years old.
- You have no serious vision problems.
- You are not claustrophobic, get motion sickness, or have inner ear issues.
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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