Exploring the Effects of Augmented Reality Educational Videos on Anxiety in Patients Undergoing C… (NCT07677943) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Exploring the Effects of Augmented Reality Educational Videos on Anxiety in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Catheterization
Taiwan107 participantsStarted 2025-05-07
Plain-language summary
This study investigates the effectiveness of augmented reality educational videos in improving anxiety among patients undergoing cardiac catheterization.
The study participants were patients undergoing cardiac catheterization. The control group received routine care, which included standard paper-based educational materials for cardiac catheterization. The experimental group received routine care in addition to viewing cardiac catheterization educational videos through an augmented reality (AR) application.
The Visual Analog Scale for Anxiety (VAS-A), the anxiety subscale of the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS-A), and physiological indicators were used to assess participants' subjective and objective levels of anxiety. Assessments and measurements were conducted at three time points: before the intervention, immediately after the intervention, and within 6 hours after completion of cardiac catheterization. Due to the characteristics of the HADS-A subscale, it was administered only at two time points: before the intervention and within 6 hours after completion of cardiac catheterization.
The main research questions addressed in this study are:
* What are the differences in anxiety levels among cardiac catheterization patients based on their basic characteristics?
* How effective is the AR intervention in reducing anxiety among patients undergoing cardiac catheterization?
* What are the effects of AR intervention on patients' anxiety levels (VAS-A, HADS-A) and physiological indicators before the intervention, after the intervention, and after the completion of the cardiac catheterization procedure?
Who can participate
Age range
20 Years – 75 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Diagnosis requiring conventional cardiac catheterization, such as ischemic heart disease (ICD-10 code: I20-I25.0).
* Individuals aged 20-75 years with full capacity for civil conduction.
* Individuals eligible for AR (Ambient Neurological) experience and without a history of neurological disorders, such as visual or auditory impairments, or epilepsy.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Emergency cardiac catheterization
* History of anxiety disorder, depression, or arrhythmia (e.g., atrial fibrillation)
* Regular use of heart rate suppressants, anti-anxiety medications, and sedatives
* Patients who have only undergone peripheral arteriovenous angiography
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 used augmented reality educational videos to help reduce anxiety before cardiac catheterization — based on what the results showed about anxiety scores, do you think this kind of preparation tool could be helpful for me before my procedure?
2The study measured anxiety using two different scales, the VAS-A and the HADS-A — did the results suggest meaningful reductions in anxiety on both measures, and how significant were those reductions in practical terms?
3Since this trial is already completed, is there any way for me to access or benefit from the augmented reality educational content they used, or something similar, as part of my own preparation for cardiac catheterization?
4Given that anxiety before cardiac catheterization is common and this trial specifically studied it, what do you currently offer patients like me to help manage pre-procedure anxiety, and how does that compare to what was studied here?
5Are there any patients for whom this type of educational video approach might be less effective or not appropriate, and is there anything about my situation I should consider when thinking about how to prepare emotionally for this procedure?
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
1
Change in anxiety scores measured by the Visual Analog Scale for Anxiety (VAS-A)
Timeframe: pre-intervention, immediately after the intervention, and within 6 hours after completion of after procedure
2
Change in anxiety scores measured by the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale-Anxiety Subscale (HADS-A)
Timeframe: pre-intervention, and within 6 hours after completion of after procedure