Plain-English translation of NCT07450456 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Read our Anxiety research guide →This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
Before heart surgery, many patients receive calming medication to help manage anxiety. This trial is testing whether virtual reality—an immersive headset experience—might reduce or replace the need for this medication. The goal is to keep you comfortable before surgery while potentially avoiding the side effects that come with the calming drugs.
Calming medications used before surgery can have unwanted side effects and aren't ideal for every patient. Researchers want to know if virtual reality could be a natural, non-drug way to help ease anxiety before surgery, giving patients another option.
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If you join this study, you would use a virtual reality headset before your scheduled surgery instead of or in addition to calming medication. The research team will monitor your comfort level and anxiety to see whether the virtual reality experience reduces your need for the medication. Your participation would involve the pre-surgery period and follow-up to assess how well this approach worked for you.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 14, 2026 · Not medical advice
Switzerland
Sponsor
Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale, Bellinzona
Enrollment target
~40 participants
Started
November 2025
Primary completion
October 2026
Age range
18 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in March 2026.
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Central contact
Hervé Schlotterbeck, Medical Doctor
Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale, Bellinzona
Tell us you're interested and we'll help connect you with the research team. We'll walk you through what to expect first — no email needed to get started.