Effect of 360° VR and 2D Videos on Patient Anxiety in Outpatient Ophthalmologic Care (NCT07530120) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Effect of 360° VR and 2D Videos on Patient Anxiety in Outpatient Ophthalmologic Care
France180 participantsStarted 2024-10-01
Plain-language summary
Background Previous research on ambulatory care pathways has highlighted recurring issues such as elevated patient anxiety, disorientation, and insufficient access to information, all of which negatively affect the patient experience. However, evidence remains limited regarding the effectiveness of different preparatory media in mitigating these issues in real-world clinical settings.
Objectives The present study aims to assess whether viewing a video of an outpatient ophthalmologic care pathway prior to the day of surgery-either as a standard 2D video or as a 360° immersive video experienced in virtual reality (VR)-reduces patient anxiety and disorientation compared with a control condition without media support. In addition, the study aims to determine which medium is most effective and to explore methods for assessing anxiety, orientation, and information in ecological clinical settings.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 90 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Participants should be over 18
* Have all the cognitive and mental abilities
* Speak french
* Have a programmated ophthalmology surgery in outpatient
* Have binocular corrected visual acuity \> 5/10 (20/40 Snellen)
Exclusion Criteria:
* Persons referred to in Articles L.1121-6 to L.1121-8 of the French Public Health Code (CSP) (guardianship, trusteeship, legal protection, etc.)
* Patients undergoing surgery under general anesthesia
* Patients undergoing emergency surgery
* Surgery not performed within one month following the preoperative appointment (except for the control group)
For the group participating in the VR experiment:
\- Any medical condition preventing immersion in virtual reality (e.g., epilepsy, dizziness/vertigo, psychiatric history, use of medication or substances with psychoactive effects, etc.)
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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?
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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?
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What they're measuring
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Proportion of patients with reduced preoperative anxiety compared to baseline
Timeframe: Baseline (preoperative consultation) and Day 1 (preoperative assessment before surgery)
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07530120
SponsorInstitut Ophtalmologique de l'Ouest Jules Verne