U.S., April 21 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07538687) titled 'VR Study Virtual Reality for Patients During Arteriovenous Fistula Surgery' on March 24.
Brief Summary: Patients undergoing arterio-venous fistula commonly experience pain and anxiety due to their pre-operative circumstances and the fact that they remain conscious throughout the surgery. It is well documented that perioperative pain and anxiety can cause detrimental effects on patient outcomes and satisfaction. Virtual reality (VR) is increasingly being investigated as an adjunctive tool in various medical and surgical specialties. Current Evidence suggests that VR can be effective in managing both acute and chronic pain, as well a...