Virtual reality during hip replacement surgery to ease anxiety
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether using virtual reality during your hip replacement surgery can help reduce anxiety while you are awake and prevent confusion after surgery. It is designed for older adults having hip replacement with spinal or epidural anesthesia.
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Who can take part
- You are scheduled for hip replacement surgery.
- Your surgery will use spinal or epidural anesthesia (you will be awake, not fully asleep).
- You are generally healthy or have mild to moderate health conditions (classified as ASA I-III).
- You do not have dementia, Alzheimer's, or severe memory problems.
- You can see and hear well enough (with aids if needed) to use a virtual reality headset.
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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