VR Study Virtual Reality for Patients During Arteriovenous Fistula Surgery
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Conditions studied: End Stage Renal Disease on Dialysis
In brief
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 as reducing pain, anxiety, stress, and the need for anesthetic agents during surgery. We hypothesize that using VR during AVF surgery will lead to a reduction in anesthetic doses, decreased patient anxiety and pain, and be favorably received by both surgeons and anesthetists.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT07538687
- Run by
- Sir Mortimer B. Davis - Jewish General Hospital
- People needed
- 64
- Starts
- 2026-06-01
- Expected to finish
- 2028-12-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2026-04-20
Who can join
Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Adults aged ≥18 years scheduled for elective arteriovenous fistula (AVF) creation surgery.
- Diagnosed with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) and indicated for hemodialysis access.
- Able to provide informed consent and understand study procedures.
- Medically stable and cleared for surgery by the anesthesia and surgical teams.
- Able to wear a virtual reality headset (e.g., no severe claustrophobia or facial injuries preventing use).
You may not qualify if…
- Patients with a history of seizure disorders or epilepsy triggered by visual stimuli.
- Severe motion sickness, vertigo, or vestibular disorders that may be exacerbated by virtual reality.
- Significant cognitive impairment or inability to understand instructions or complete questionnaires.
- Facial or cranial abnormalities or injuries that prevent proper fitting of the VR headset.
- Patients requiring general anesthesia.
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