Virtual reality for anxiety before surgery
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests if watching a virtual reality (VR) video before surgery can help reduce anxiety. It is for people having gallbladder removal surgery with general anesthesia for the first time who are staying overnight in the hospital.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You can speak Mandarin Chinese or Taiwanese and fill out questionnaires.
- You are in good health or have only mild health problems (ASA I or II).
- You will be staying in the hospital the night before surgery.
- You have never had general anesthesia before.
- Your surgery is laparoscopic gallbladder removal with general anesthesia using a breathing tube.
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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