Impact of Virtual Reality Hypno-sedation on Functional Recovery and Anxiety in Foot Surgery With Regional Anesthesia

Summary

This prospective study aims to evaluate whether the implementation of a virtual reality hypnosedation (VRH)protocol reduces preoperative anxiety and increases patient comfort before, during, and after outpatient foot surgery.

Timeline

Start

2022-11-28

Primary completion

2023-10-16

Completion

2023-10-16

Publications

• Carella M, Bicego A, Beck F, Malta C, Ardizzone L, Bonhomme VL, Vanhaudenhuyse A. Influence of virtual reality with or without hypnosis on patient-related experience and functional recovery in outpatient foot surgery with regional anesthesia: a randomized controlled trial. Reg Anesth Pain Med. 2025 Jun 22:rapm-2025-106678. doi: 10.1136/rapm-2025-106678. Online ahead of print.

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