NCT07263659

Virtual Reality Reduces Pre-Procedural Anxiety in TEER Patients, But Timing Seems Crucial

Virtual Reality Reduces Pre-Procedural Anxiety in TEER Pa-tients, But Timing Seems Crucial

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 75 (actual)
• Sponsor: Abby Geerlings · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

This study aims to evaluate the effect of adding virtual reality (VR) education to standard pre-procedural information on anxiety levels in patients scheduled for MitraClip or TricuspidClip procedures. Participants will receive either standard pre-procedural information or standard information supplemented with a VR experience that explains the procedure and hospital environment. The main outcomes will include changes in patient-reported anxiety before and after the procedure. The goal of this study is to determine whether the use of VR can improve patient understanding, reduce procedural anxiety, and enhance overall well-being

Conditions

• Anxiety
• Mitral Regurgitation
• Tricuspid Regurgitation (TR)
• Mitraclip
• TriClip
• Virtual Reality

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Standard Education plus Virtual Reality (VR)	Participants in this group will receive the same standard pre-procedural education as the control group, supplemented with an immersive virtual reality (VR) experience. The VR session provides a visual and interactive explanation of the procedure and hospital environment to enhance understanding, reduce anxiety, and improve the overall patient experience.

Timeline

• Start date: 2021-10-01
• Primary completion: 2024-12-31
• Completion: 2024-12-31
• First posted: 2025-12-04
• Last updated: 2025-12-04

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Netherlands