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A mixed method randomized controlled trial: Effect of virtual reality-based intervention to reduce preoperative anxiety in adults undergoing elective surgery

A mixed method randomized controlled trial: Effect of virtual reality-based intervention to reduce preoperative anxiety in adults undergoing elective surgery

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2600124149
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2026-05-08
Start date
2026-05-18
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-05-11

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

Conditions

Preoperative anxiety and postoperative delirium

Interventions

Intervention Group:Subjects in the intervention group will receive the routine video-based preoperative education information in addition with a VR-based intervention. Subject will watch a 6mins 360°
2. Ward aera before sending to Operation theatre (OT) aiming in providing experience of preoperative checking
3. OT reception aera aiming in experiencing the logistics and validation process before transferring into the OT room
4. OT room aiming in letting patient familiarize with the environment and anesthetic procedure
5. Recovery room aiming in experiencing post-surgery monitoring before sending to ward
and 6. High Dependence Unit aiming in providing information to patient about post-operative care.
Control Group:Subjects in control group will receive routine textual based and video-based preoperative information.

Sponsors

Princess Margaret Hospital, Hong Kong Hospital Authority
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Adults aged 18 or above; 2. Able to read Traditional Chinese and speak Cantonese; 3. Able to provide written informed consent

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Undergoes emergency operation; 2. Has previous experience of general anesthesia operation; 3. Glasgow Coma Scale < 15 4. Has history of epilepsy; 5. Has history of motion sickness; 6. Has history of psychological disorder; 7. Has history of neurology disorders: Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis or muscular dystrophy

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Preoperative Anxiety;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Postoperative Delirium;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactChu Mingkei

Princess Margaret Hospital, Hong Kong Hospital Authority

ryanchu86@gmail.com+852 6461 1180

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: May 16, 2026