Visually Immersive Video for Anxiety
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial aims to determine if a visually immersive video can reduce anxiety and improve outcomes for patients undergoing open heart surgery. Participants will either watch a virtual reality-style video explaining post-surgery expectations or receive standard verbal instructions. The trial seeks individuals scheduled for elective open heart surgery who do not have specific mental health conditions or significant vision or hearing impairments.
As an unphased trial, this study provides a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative research that could enhance patient care and recovery experiences.
Do I need to stop my current medications for the trial?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It's best to discuss this with the trial coordinators or your doctor.
What prior data suggests that this visually immersive video is safe for preoperative education?
Research has shown that virtual reality (VR) videos can help reduce anxiety before surgery. In past studies, patients who watched these VR videos felt less nervous before their operations. The immersive experience helps patients understand what will happen, which seems to calm their worries.
Regarding safety, these VR tools are generally well-received. People who used VR to learn about their surgery did not report any major side effects. The main aim is to help patients feel more informed and at ease without causing extra stress or discomfort.
Overall, VR videos appear safe and may help lower anxiety before surgery.12345Why are researchers excited about this trial?
Researchers are excited about the visually immersive video for anxiety because it uses virtual reality to help patients prepare for the postoperative CVICU environment in a more engaging and informative way than traditional methods. Unlike the standard preoperative education, which typically involves a basic verbal explanation, this approach offers an immersive experience that orients patients to what they will see and feel after surgery. This method not only enhances understanding but also reduces anxiety by allowing patients to visualize and familiarize themselves with the recovery process before they go through it. By providing a more interactive and comprehensive educational tool, researchers hope this technique will improve patient outcomes and satisfaction.
What evidence suggests that visually immersive video is effective for reducing anxiety in patients undergoing open heart surgery?
Research has shown that virtual reality effectively reduces anxiety before surgery. In one clinical trial with 74 adult patients, virtual reality lowered anxiety levels before their operations. Another study found similar success in reducing anxiety before certain heart procedures. Overall, multiple studies involving over 2,354 participants confirm that virtual reality helps manage anxiety in adults undergoing various surgeries. In this trial, participants in the intervention arm will receive visually immersive video education, which might reduce anxiety and improve outcomes for those facing open-heart surgery.12345
Who Is on the Research Team?
Natalie Bermudez, PhD, RN, EBP-C
Principal Investigator
Baptist Health | Nursing & Health Sciences Research
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for patients scheduled for open heart surgery who are experiencing anxiety. Specific eligibility criteria are not provided, but typically participants must be adults cleared for the surgery and able to give informed consent.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Preoperative Education
Participants receive either visually immersive video education or standard preoperative education to reduce anxiety before surgery
Surgery and Immediate Postoperative Care
Participants undergo cardiothoracic surgery and receive immediate postoperative care in the CVICU
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for postoperative outcomes such as length of stay, intubation time, and re-intubation
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Visually Immersive Video
Trial Overview
The study is testing if a visually immersive video that educates patients about their upcoming cardiothoracic surgery can reduce preoperative anxiety compared to standard care without such a video.
How Is the Trial Designed?
2
Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Participants receive visually immersive (virtual reality-designed) preoperative video education shown on a tablet that orients patients to the postoperative CVICU environment, equipment, and expected recovery processes. After viewing the video, the open-heart trained CVICU nurse provides opportunity for discussion, clarification, and questions. Assignment to this arm occurs during intervention weeks (Weeks 1-2 of each month, per protocol).
Participants receive standard preoperative education consisting of a basic verbal explanation of what to expect postoperatively on arrival to the CVICU, followed by opportunity for questions. Assignment to this arm occurs during control weeks (Weeks 3-4 of each month, per protocol).
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Baptist Health South Florida
Lead Sponsor
Citations
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