Reducing anxiety in the heart catheter lab
Part of Heart & circulation, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests if a virtual reality headset or a calming medication can help lower anxiety during heart catheter procedures like angiography or angioplasty. It aims to find a better way to help you feel more relaxed during the procedure.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You must be scheduled for a heart catheter procedure (angiography or angioplasty), not a more complex one.
- You must be able to understand the study and give signed consent.
- You cannot have severe hearing or vision problems, epilepsy, claustrophobia, or facial injuries.
- You cannot have severe motion sickness or a history of feeling sick with virtual reality.
- You must not be in isolation for infection control.
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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