U.S., June 11 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07639320) titled 'Benefits of Using Virtual Reality Preoperatively in Managing Anxiety During Outpatient Foot Bone Surgery' on June 05.
Brief Summary: Forefoot bone surgeries, such as surgical correction of hallux valgus, are routine orthopedic procedures. Outpatient surgery is offered in the vast majority of cases with regional anesthesia. Even though it is a simple and quick surgical procedure, it affects the patient's body image, who will worry about the outcome. Furthermore, because the anesthesia is regional, the patient can hear the surgical procedures being performed, which generates anxiety. Finally, the lack of information about the preopera...