Virtual reality to ease anxiety before surgery
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether using virtual reality before surgery can help lower anxiety in adults. If you are having elective surgery and can understand Chinese, this approach might help you feel calmer before your procedure.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are scheduled for elective surgery and will attend a nurse-led pre-anesthesia checkup.
- You have an ASA physical status of I or II (meaning you are generally healthy or have only mild disease).
- You can communicate in Chinese.
- You do not have any cognitive, communication, or physical problems that would make it hard to complete the study.
- You do not have epilepsy or other neurological conditions.
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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