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Research on the Effects of Virtual Reality Technology on Preoperative Anxiety and Sleep Quality in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery

Research on the Effects of Virtual Reality Technology on Preoperative Anxiety and Sleep Quality in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2600117614
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2026-01-27
Start date
2026-03-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-02-02

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Coronary artery disease (CAD), heart valve disease (HVD), and their combined diseases

Interventions

Experimental group:1.Initial Surgical Decision Date (after the patient consents to open-heart surgery) – Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery Consultation Room (1) Baseline data collection: Establish a
explain the study objectives and obtain written and verbal informed consent. Collect general demographic data
assess anxiety (State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, STAI), sleep quality (Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, PSQI), and perceived stress (Chinese Perceived Stress Scale, CPSS). Conduct continuous monitoring o
fit the virtual reality (VR) device and physiological parameter monitoring bracelet. Deliver disease-related information, exercise guidelines, and sleep promotion strategies via intuitive in-scene dem
continue monitoring objective physiological indicators (heart rate, blood pressure). Reassess anxiety and perceived stress immediately after the intervention
evaluate sleep quality the following morning. 2.Preoperative day 1 intervention – Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery Consultation Room (1) Routine nursing care. (2) VR intervention implementation: As
fit the VR device. Facilitate familiarity with the surgical team and operating environment through in-scene demonstrations and explanations (duration: 6–8 minutes). Remove and disinfect the VR device
continue monitoring heart rate, blood pressure, and other physiological indicators.

Sponsors

The First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Science and Technology
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: (1)Meet the indications for CABG, open-heart valve surgery, or their combined surgery based on preoperative examinations, and agree to undergo the surgical procedure; (2)No prior history of cardiovascular surgery or intensive care unit admission before the current operation; (3)Aged >= 18 years; (4)Possess normal communication, reading, and writing abilities; (5)Voluntarily agree to participate in this study and sign the informed consent form ; (6)No contraindications to virtual reality (VR) device use, such as vertigo or motion

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: (1)Emergency cardiac surgery; (2)Current use of or receiving treatment with narcotic drugs or sedatives; (3)Prior history of sleep disorders, mental disorders, or consciousness disorders, and ?inability to complete the study; (4)Severe visual or auditory impairment.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Preoperative Anxiety;Preoperative Sleep Quality;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Preoperative Perceived Stress;Physiological Indicators (Heart Rate, Blood Pressure);

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactWang Xiaofeng

The First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Science and Technology

13673904916@163.com+86 136 7390 4916

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 7, 2026