Virtual Reality Reduces Pre-Procedural Anxiety in TEER Patients, But Timing Seems Crucial (NCT07263659) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Virtual Reality Reduces Pre-Procedural Anxiety in TEER Patients, But Timing Seems Crucial
Netherlands75 participantsStarted 2021-10-01
Plain-language summary
This study aims to evaluate the effect of adding virtual reality (VR) education to standard pre-procedural information on anxiety levels in patients scheduled for MitraClip or TricuspidClip procedures. Participants will receive either standard pre-procedural information or standard information supplemented with a VR experience that explains the procedure and hospital environment. The main outcomes will include changes in patient-reported anxiety before and after the procedure. The goal of this study is to determine whether the use of VR can improve patient understanding, reduce procedural anxiety, and enhance overall well-being
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Adults scheduled for elective mitral (M-TEER) or tricuspid (T-TEER) transcatheter edge-to-edge repair procedures.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Insufficient proficiency in Dutch.
* Severe visual or auditory impairment that would prevent full engagement with the VR content.
* Any mental or physical condition that, in the judgment of the clinical team, significantly interferes with participation (e.g., advanced cognitive decline, acute psychological distress, or inability to tolerate wearing a VR headset).
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