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Application of Virtual Reality Technology to Relieve Anxiety and Pain in the Postoperative Period of Patients Undergoing Anal Surgery

A Study on the Application of Virtual Reality Technology in Relieving Anxiety and Pain in Patients After Proctological Surgery

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2600124231
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2026-05-09
Start date
2024-04-25
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

Diseases of the anus

Interventions

control subjects:Instruct the patient in the use of self-controlled analgesia and advise on safety and privacy. Encourage patients to use mobile phones or tablet computers to divert their attention, a
Experimental group:Received VR analgesic care in addition to routine care. A VR-trained nurse demonstrated the virtual reality device to the patient, informed about its operation, and instructed the p

Sponsors

Yibin Second People's Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 65 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Age range: Patients aged between 18 and 65 years old. 2. Target surgical types: Surgical procedures are limited to anorectal surgeries, such as hemorrhoidectomy, anal fissure surgery, anal fistula surgery, perianal abscess surgery, etc. 3. Preoperative pain level: Patients must have a certain level of preoperative pain, with a BAI (Beck Anxiety Inventory) score of 6 or above and a VAS (Visual Analogue Scale) score of 4 or above. 4. Comprehension and cooperation ability: Patients should have sufficient comprehension and cooperation ability, be able to cooperate with the use of virtual reality equipment, and conduct corresponding experiences and pain management in accordance with operational instructions. 5. No severe visual or hearing impairment: Patients must not have severe visual or hearing impairment to ensure normal experience with virtual reality technology.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients with other mental illnesses. 2. Patients with chronic pain disorders. 3. Those unable to complete the entire study process due to physical or other reasons after enrollment. 4. Medications affecting blood pressure were used during the operation. 5. Preoperative BAI score < 6 and VAS score < 4.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Pain scores for dressing changes: pain scores were given before and after each of the first three dressing changes using the NRS score.;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Opioid use: opioid use at 4 and 8 hours postoperatively.;Satisfaction: the impact of virtual reality technology on nursing satisfaction.;Postoperative pain scores: pain scores were performed hourly for four hours after the intervention.;The Self-Assessment Scale for Anxiety (SAS) was used to assess patients' anxiety scores before and after the intervention.;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactXIANG LIAN

Yibin Second People's Hospital

272025873@qq.com+86 136 1903 0508

Outcome results

None listed

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