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NCT Number: NCT07294690

The Effect of Preoperative Training With Virtual Reality on Anxiety, Readiness for Surgery and Recovery Process of Patients in Colorectal Cancer Surgery

The aim of the study is to determine the effect of The Effect of Preoperative Training with Virtual Reality on Anxiety, Readiness for Surgery and Recovery Process of Patients in Colorectal Cancer Surgery.

Research Hypotheses

In patients undergoing colorectal surgery:

H1 The comfort level of patients who received preoperative training using virtual reality is higher than that of patients who received training using written brochures and the control group.

H2. The anxiety level of patients who received preoperative education using the virtual reality method is lower than that of patients who received education via written brochures and the control group.

H3 The satisfaction level of patients who received preoperative education using the virtual reality method is lower than that of patients who received education via written brochures and the control group.

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Key information

Conditions

Anxiety, Surgical Preparation, and Recovery Process in Colorectal Cancer Surgery Anxiety Disorders Mental Disorders

Age range

18 year–70 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

İstanbul University-Cerrahpasa

Istanbul, 34090, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location status: Recruiting

Location contact

Özkan Karadede, Msc

CONTACT

+905067705766

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Agreement to participate in the study, Ability to read and write in Turkish, Being conscious and communicative.

Exclusion criteria

Those with any psychiatric illness, Those diagnosed with an anxiety disorder and taking medication for anxiety, Those with active nausea, vomiting, or headache, Those with vision or hearing problems, Those with a history of seizures

Treatment and study plan

Patients undergoing colorectal surgery will be trained using virtual reality glasses.

Device

Patients undergoing colorectal surgery will be trained using virtual reality glasses.

Primary outcomes

  1. (State Trait Anxiety Inventory I-II)

    Time frame: 24 hour

    STAI I determines how an individual feels at a specific moment and under specific conditions. The State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI II) determines how individuals generally feel in their current situation and conditions.

    Inventory items are scored between 1 and 4. High scores on the inventory indicate that the person has high levels of state and trait anxiety. Scores between 0 and 19 on the inventory indicate no anxiety, 20-39 points indicate mild anxiety, 40-59 points indicate moderate anxiety, and 60-80 points indicate severe anxiety.

  2. The Preparedness for Colorectal Cancer Surgery Questionnaire (PCSQ)

    Time frame: 24 hour

    The scale determines whether the verbal and written information provided about the surgery prepares individuals for the surgery. The scale is a 4-point Likert scale ranging from positive to negative. The scale consists of a total of 24 items. The score that can be obtained from the scale ranges from 0 to 96. Item 24 on the scale is reverse-scored. The scale is evaluated by calculating the total score of the items. High scores indicate a high level of readiness.

  3. Recovery Quality-40 Survey (QoR-40)

    Time frame: 24 hour

    The scale consists of a total of 40 items. It comprises five subscales: emotional state, physical comfort, patient support, physical independence, and pain. The scale is a 5-point Likert scale, and items are scored on a scale of 1 to 5. Subscale averages are obtained by summing the scores for each subscale, and the total survey score is obtained by summing all items. A higher score indicates that patients' physical and emotional well-being is at the expected level (good condition) post-surgery. A low score indicates that the patient's well-being post-surgery has been negatively affected.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Cortisol Level

    Time frame: 24 hour

    Cortisol, commonly known as the "stress hormone," is essential for life. When stress occurs, cortisol levels increase. Cortisol is secreted by the adrenal cortex in response to various stimuli. It enables the organism to adapt to its environment. Cortisol helps the organism defend against dangers by enhancing its homeostasis ability. Cortisol levels were measured using saliva samples taken at specified times.

  2. Number of Steps

    Time frame: 24 hour

    A pedometer wristband was used to monitor the patient's daily physical activities and determine the number of steps taken.

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

Özkan Karadede, MsC

CONTACT

[email protected]

+905067705766

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa

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Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2026
First posted
Dec 19, 2025
Registry last updated
Dec 19, 2025

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