Active — Not RecruitingNot Applicable

Postoperative VR for Recovery After Bariatric Surgery

United States66 participantsStarted 2022-03-21

Plain-language summary

The objective of this study is to investigate whether the addition of immersive virtual reality (VR) in the immediate postoperative period to an enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocol could improve postoperative recovery from bariatric surgery.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: \- Patients undergoing laparoscopic bariatric surgery at BIDMC under general anesthesia. Exclusion Criteria: * Age\<18 * Open wounds or active infection of the face or eye area * History of seizures or other symptom linked to an epileptic condition * Patients with hearing aids who are unable to tolerate wearing headphones with their hearing aids * Patients with a pacemaker or other implanted medical device * Droplet or airborne precautions (as determined by BIDMC infection control policy) * Non English Speaking or non Spanish Speaking * Chronic opioid dependence (existing oral opioid prescription for \>3 months, methadone, suboxone) Drop Out Criteria: (after enrollment and randomization, before intervention) \- Surgery is converted to an open procedure (laparotomy), the patient will be withdrawn from the study as these patients are treated in a manner that is different than standard ERAS protocols

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Quality of Recovery Questionnaires (QoR-15)

Timeframe: Measured at time of post anesthesia care unit discharge, on average of 1 to 5 hours after surgery.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04754165

SponsorBeth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-06-01

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.