Virtual reality for stress and pain after gynecological surgery
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests if using virtual reality (VR) can help reduce stress and pain after planned gynecological surgery. You would receive either standard care or VR sessions to see if it helps you feel better.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are scheduled for a planned (non-emergency) gynecological surgery at a participating hospital with VR available.
- You can understand the study and agree to be randomly assigned to either VR or standard care.
- You do not have severe motion sickness, claustrophobia (fear of tight spaces), or a light-sensitive seizure condition.
- You do not have an active problem with alcohol or drug use.
- You do not have severe chronic pain or regularly take strong pain medicine (opioids) before surgery.
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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