Relaxation methods before orthopedic surgery: glasses vs. virtual reality
Part of Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether watching relaxing videos through special glasses or a virtual reality headset helps reduce anxiety before orthopedic surgery (like hip or knee replacement). Researchers want to see if these tools work better than no relaxation aid at all.
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Who can take part
- You are having orthopedic surgery (mainly joint replacement) under general anesthesia at this hospital
- You are 18 years old or older and able to understand and consent to the study
- You can hear well enough to understand spoken instructions and sounds
- You can see well enough to watch and understand videos
- You speak, read, and write French fluently
- You are enrolled in a French social security or health insurance plan
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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