Use of VR in Patients' Education Prior to Implantation of PPM (NCT05695534) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Use of VR in Patients' Education Prior to Implantation of PPM
400 participantsStarted 2023-01-25
Plain-language summary
The aim of this study is to compare standard education with VR augmented education in patients prior to implantation of a permanent pacemaker.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 100 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.
Inclusion Criteria: Patient needs to fullfill indication criteria for a pacemaker implantation -
Exclusion Criteria: Visual impairment
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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.
1This trial uses virtual reality to help educate patients before they get a pacemaker implanted — how might going through a VR experience beforehand actually change how prepared I feel for the procedure compared to a standard explanation?
2The study is measuring the quality of VR education through a questionnaire — does that mean there's no experimental treatment involved, and my actual pacemaker implantation would happen exactly as it normally would regardless of whether I join?
3The recruitment status for this trial is listed as unknown — is this study still actively enrolling patients, and would participating cause any delay in getting my pacemaker placed?
4Since this appears to be focused on education rather than a new device or medication, are there any risks or burdens I should know about, such as discomfort from wearing a VR headset or time commitments beyond my regular pre-procedure appointments?
5Would you recommend I consider this trial, or do you think the standard pre-procedure education you already provide would give me everything I need to feel confident going into pacemaker implantation?
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
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Quality of VR augmented eduacation assessed by a questionaire