Virtual reality to prepare patients for cardiac catheterization
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study uses virtual reality to help you prepare for your first cardiac catheterization. Watching a VR video may reduce anxiety and help you know what to expect before the procedure.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years old or older.
- This must be your first planned (elective) cardiac catheterization procedure.
- You need to understand Arabic or English.
- You must be able to give informed consent (agree to participate after understanding the study).
- You should not have cognitive or psychiatric conditions that could interfere with using virtual reality.
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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