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NCT07132216: VR
Effect of Virtual Reality on Anxiety, Stress, and Patient's Satisfaction Among Patients Undergoing Regional Anesthesia
NA trial testing Meta Quest 2 VR headset in Perioperative Anxiety in 150 participants. Completed in 12 October 2024.
12 September 2024
Quick facts
| Lead sponsor | Cairo University |
|---|---|
| Phase | NA |
| Status | Completed |
| Study type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Allocation | randomized |
| Design | parallel |
| Masking | none |
| Primary purpose | supportive care |
| Enrollment | 150 |
| Start date | 17 July 2024 |
| Primary completion | 12 September 2024 |
| Estimated completion | 12 October 2024 |
| Sites | 1 location across Palestinian Territories |
Drugs / interventions tested
- Meta Quest 2 VR headset
Conditions studied
- Perioperative Anxiety — all drugs for Perioperative Anxiety →
- Perioperative Stress — all drugs for Perioperative Stress →
- Patient Satisfaction — all drugs for Patient Satisfaction →
- Regional Anesthesia — all drugs for Regional Anesthesia →
Sponsor
Cairo University
Who can join
Adults 18 to 70, any sex, with Perioperative Anxiety or Perioperative Stress. Patients with the condition only — healthy volunteers not accepted.
Sponsor's own description
The goal of this clinical trial was to investigate the effect of Virtual Reality (VR) on intraoperative anxiety, stress, and patient satisfaction among Palestinian patients undergoing regional anesthesia. The study aimed to determine the efficacy and safety of VR as a non-pharmacological intervention during surgery. The main research hypotheses are: H0: There will be no significant difference in anxiety levels between patients who receive immersive VR during regional anesthesia and those who do not receive pre- and post-virtual reality therapy. H0: There will be no significant difference in perceived stress levels between patients who receive immersive VR during regional anesthesia and those who do not receive pre- and post-virtual reality therapy. H0: There will be no significant difference in satisfaction levels between patients who receive immersive VR during regional anesthesia and those who do not receive pre- and post-virtual reality therapy. Participants will: Receive either VR intervention or standard care during their surgery. Complete assessments of anxiety and stress before and after the procedure using validated scales. Provide feedback on their satisfaction levels post-operation using a Visual Analog Scale. Be monitored for hemodynamic parameters throughout the surgical process.
Publications & conference data
2 peer-reviewed publications reference this trial (live from Europe PMC):
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Virtual Reality as an Intervention for Intraoperative Anxiety and Stress in Regional Anesthesia: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Mansor K, Abdellatif SA, Mohamed NA. · · 2026 · PMID 42022663 · DOI 10.1002/hsr2.72113 -
Virtual reality for reducing intraoperative anxiety and improving patient satisfaction under regional anesthesia among palestinian patients: a randomized controlled trial.
Mansor K, Abdellatif SA, Mohamed NA. · · 2025 · PMID 41310456 · DOI 10.1186/s12871-025-03475-3
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Verify against primary sources
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- EU Clinical Trials Register
- Sponsor press releases (Google)
- Trial protocol + status: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT07132216 (US National Library of Medicine, public domain)
- Publications: Europe PMC API search by NCT ID, retrieved 10 June 2026
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- Sponsor: as reported to ClinicalTrials.gov by Cairo University
- Last refreshed: 20 August 2025
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