Virtual reality to ease stress and pain after gynecological surgery
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This study tests whether using virtual reality (VR) before and after gynecological surgery can help reduce stress and pain. If you join, you would either use VR or receive standard care alone.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You must be scheduled for gynecological surgery at a participating hospital that offers VR.
- You must be willing to be randomly assigned to either VR or standard care, and to sign a consent form.
- You should not have severe motion sickness, claustrophobia, or epilepsy triggered by flashing lights.
- You should not be in active treatment for drug or alcohol misuse.
- You should not have severe chronic pain or regularly take strong opioid painkillers.
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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