The Effectiveness of a Virtual Reality-based Multisensory Intervention

NCT06922838 | Not Yet Recruiting DMC

• 1 other identifier: 2025YX406
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 100
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

This study explores the effectiveness of a virtual reality-based multisensory intervention for postoperative recovery in patients receiving gynecological surgery.

Conditions

Gynecological Disease

Keywords

Pain management; Virtual reality; Gynecology; Postoperative recovery

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• Pain response

  The Visual Analog Scale (VAS) scale was used to assess the pain response of patients.

  The pain response of patients was assessed at 0.5 hour, 3 hour, 6 hour, 12 hour, 24 hour postoperatively, and immediately after intervention.

• Anxiety

  The Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) scale was used to assess the anxiety of patients.

  The anxiety level of patients was assessed immediately after the intervention.

• Sleep quality

  The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) scale was used to assess the postoperative sleep quality of patients.

  The sleep quality of patients was assessed at 24 hour postoperatively.

Study Arms (3)

VR-Aromatherapy group

OTHER

The VR-Aromatherapy group received virtual reality intervention combined with aromatherapy for 20 minutes postoperatively. The intervention was started by an investigator from the return of the patient to the ward.

Other: Virtual Reality intervention; Other: Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy group

OTHER

The Aromatherapy group received lavender aromatherapy for 20 minutes postoperatively. The intervention was started by an investigator from the return of the patient to the ward.

Other: Aromatherapy

VR group

OTHER

The VR group received virtual reality intervention for 20 minutes postoperatively. The intervention was started by an investigator from the return of the patient to the ward.

Other: Virtual Reality intervention

Interventions

Virtual Reality intervention OTHER

The head-mounted virtual reality device is used to provide patients with relaxing videos of nature scenes accompanied by calming music and guided meditations.

Also known as: VR intervention

VR group; VR-Aromatherapy group

Aromatherapy OTHER

The cotton ball soaked in lavender essential oil is placed near the patient's pillow.

Aromatherapy group; VR-Aromatherapy group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 75 Years
• Gender Eligibility Details: The study population was the patients undergoing gynecologic surgery.
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Weifang Medical University: lead

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Genital Diseases, Female; Agnosia

Interventions

Aromatherapy

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Female Urogenital Diseases; Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications; Urogenital Diseases; Genital Diseases; Perceptual Disorders; Neurobehavioral Manifestations; Neurologic Manifestations; Nervous System Diseases; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Mind-Body Therapies; Complementary Therapies; Therapeutics; Phytotherapy; Sensory Art Therapies; Psychotherapy; Behavioral Disciplines and Activities

Study Officials

• Jiang Liu, M.D

  Weifang Medical University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Shirong Fang, M.D

CONTACT

15094947165; fsr0536@163.com

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: DOUBLE
• Who Masked: INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Purpose: SUPPORTIVE CARE
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Research investigator

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: April 3, 2025
• First Posted: April 11, 2025
• Study Start: April 6, 2025
• Primary Completion: July 1, 2025
• Study Completion: August 1, 2025
• Last Updated: April 11, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-04