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Evaluating the Impact of Virtual Reality on Mood in Patients Undergoing Magnetic Resonance-Guided Focused Ultrasound for Medication-Refractory Essential Tremor
Sponsor: Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Summary
The primary objective of this randomized study is to evaluate the effect of a virtual reality (VR) video on pre-treatment anxiety levels in individuals undergoing magnetic resonance-guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS) treatment for medication-refractory essential tremor (ET). Participants will be randomized to view one of two VR videos, and pre-treatment anxiety levels will be compared between groups. As a secondary objective, the study will compare patient concerns (including claustrophobia, mental preparedness, and fear of pain, as well as any additional concerns identified during the study) between the two randomized groups.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2025-06-19
Completion Date
2027-03
Last Updated
2025-12-17
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
VR headset: video number 1
A 6-minute virtual reality (VR) video that contains sights and sounds that might affect mood. The video is viewed on a Meta Quest 2 (128GB) VR headset with Touch Controllers. Standard preoperative care is provided to all participants.
VR headset: video number 2
A 6-minute virtual reality (VR) video that contains sights and sounds that might affect mood. The video is viewed on a Meta Quest 2 (128GB) VR headset with Touch Controllers. Standard preoperative care is provided to all participants.
Locations (1)
Sunnybrook Health Sciences
North York, Ontario, Canada