VRECOVERY: The Effect of Virtual Reality on Postoperative Pain and Anxiety in Cardiac Surgery.
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
The objective of this study is to investigate the effect of VR on post-operative pain and anxiety management in cardiac surgery patients undergoing a coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) procedure.
Participants in the intervention group will receive a 20 minute session with the head mounted VR device on post-operative days 1,2 and 3.
Participants in the control group will be treated with conventional post-operative care.
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Detailed Description
Objective: The objective of this study is to investigate the effect of VR on post-operative pain and anxiety management in cardiac surgery patients undergoing a coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) procedure.
Study design: This study is a single-center randomized control trial.
Study population: Patients who have undergone a CABG procedure (n=100).
Intervention: The intervention group (n=50) will use the VR distraction therapy device at day 1, 2 and 3 after surgery on the general ward. The control group (n=50) will be treated with conventional post-operative pain and anxiety management.
Main study parameters/endpoints: The main study parameters at day 1, 2 and 3 after surgery. These are the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) to assess the effect of pain on mobility, the Quality of Recovery-15 questionnaire, the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory-6 questionnaire and assessment of analgesic use. At follow-up, participants will be called to gather one-time QoR-15 and STAI-6 questionnaire data 6 weeks after the surgery.
Study Design
Arms and Interventions
| Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
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| Experimental: Virtual Reality group Virtual Reality distraction therapy on post-operative days 1,2 and 3. |
Device: Virtual Reality distraction therapy
The VR device simulates a 3-dimensional virtual enviroment, seeking to immerse the user in virtual surroundings
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| No Intervention: Control Group Conventional post-operative pain and anxiety management |
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) [Post-operative days 1,2 and 3 directly after the VR intervention]
The NRS score is a numeric scale in which individuals rate pain from 0 (no pain) tot 10 (worst pain). This is a subjective score which is assessed verbally and used frequently in standard clinical care in multiple medical specialties.
- State- Trait Anxiety Inventory 6 questionnaire [Post-operative days 1,2 and 3 directly after the VR intervention]
The STAI-6 questionnaire is a validated psychological inventory designed to measure worry, tension and anxiety in an individual. It is a shortend version of the STAI score
- Quality of Recovery-15 [Post-operative days 1,2 and 3 directly after the VR intervention]
The QoR-15 questionnaire is a clinical validated instrument to measure post-operative quality of recovery.
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
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Age ≥18 years or older with written informed consent
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Patients undergoing surgical CABG
Exclusion Criteria:
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Major comorbidities besides coronary artery disease
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Complicated surgical procedure
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Hearing and/or visual impairments
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Psychiatric impairments
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Complaints of vomiting and nausea
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History of epilepsy
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Claustrophobia
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Facial wounds and skin defects at site of application
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Patients placed in clinical isolation
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Readmission to the intensive care unit
Contacts and Locations
Locations
| Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
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| 1 | Academic Medical Center | Amsterdam | Noord Holland | Netherlands | 1105 AZ |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA)
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Jolanda Kluin, MD, PhD, Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA)
Study Documents (Full-Text)
More Information
Publications
None provided.- NL79616.018.21