Virtual Reality Education to Reduce Surgery Anxiety for Kidney Stones

This trial is testing whether a new type of virtual reality education can help patients feel less anxious and learn better before kidney stone surgery. Instead of just watching a video or listening to a nurse explain the procedure, you would put on a VR headset and experience an interactive, immersive lesson about your upcoming surgery. The researchers want to see if this approach works better than standard educational methods at reducing worry and helping you understand what to expect.

Many patients feel very anxious before kidney stone surgery, and this worry can affect how well they recover and follow medical advice. Traditional teaching methods—like a quick conversation with a nurse—don't always work well because they're rushed and can't engage every patient the same way. This study aims to see if interactive virtual reality can be a better tool to prepare patients emotionally and mentally for surgery.