Virtual forest bathing for recovery after weight-loss surgery
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether watching virtual forest scenes (a relaxing nature experience) can help patients recover and feel better after bariatric (weight-loss) surgery. It may help reduce stress and improve your overall well-being during recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are scheduled for or have had bariatric (weight-loss) surgery.
- You are willing to take part in the study.
- You can communicate verbally.
- You do not have a psychiatric disorder or take medications that affect thinking (like sedatives or antipsychotics).
- You have no major hearing or vision problems.
- You have never tried virtual forest bathing before.
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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