Virtual Reality for Postoperative Recovery After Major Abdominal Surgery
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-60
SponsorAlexandria University
About this trial
Major abdominal surgery often leads to significant postoperative pain, anxiety, and prolonged hospital stays, which can delay overall recovery. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of immersive Virtual Reality (VR) as a non-pharmacological intervention to enhance the quality of recovery and reduce the length of hospital stay. Patients in the intervention group will engage in standardized VR sessions featuring guided relaxation and mindfulness-based stress reduction, starting from the evening before surgery through the third postoperative day. The study compares this VR-enhanced protocol against standard perioperative care within an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) framework. The findings are expected to determine if VR can serve as a feasible and effective tool to improve clinical outcomes and patient well-being in surgical wards.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Adult patients aged 18 to 60 years.
Scheduled for elective major abdominal surgery (e.g., colorectal, gastric, or hepatobiliary procedures).
Physical and cognitive ability to provide informed consent.
Ability to use and interact with Virtual Reality (VR) equipment (head-mounted display).
Disqualifiers
Significant cognitive impairment or diagnosed psychiatric disorders that may interfere with study participation.
Severe visual or auditory impairments that prevent effective interaction with VR content.
Patients with pre-existing motion sickness or severe vertigo.
Presence of open wounds or infections in the head or face area that prevent wearing the VR headset.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Immersive Virtual Reality (VR)
- Standard Perioperative Care and Enhanced Recovery Protocol
Treatment groups
60 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov