Plain-English translation of NCT06001489 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing whether 360-degree virtual reality can help calm nerves in patients about to have heart bypass surgery. Some patients will receive the usual education materials, while others will also watch an immersive virtual reality tour that shows them exactly what to expect during their surgery and hospital stay. The goal is to see if this extra step helps people feel less anxious before their operation.
Many patients feel very anxious waiting for heart surgery, and that worry can actually slow down recovery and cause other health problems. While regular education helps somewhat, researchers want to see if virtual reality—which feels more realistic and engaging—can do an even better job of calming patients' fears.
You will visit the clinic where you'll receive standard education about your surgery through conversation and an information sheet. If you're in the virtual reality group, you'll also put on a VR headset and watch a detailed tour of your surgical pathway. At your clinic visit and again the day before surgery, you'll complete two brief questionnaires about your anxiety levels. The whole process takes just a couple of visits over several weeks leading up to your operation.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jul 2, 2026 · Not medical advice
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