Virtual Reality Reduces Pre-Procedural Anxiety in TEER Patients, But Timing Seems Crucial

This study aims to evaluate the effect of adding virtual reality (VR) education to standard pre-procedural information on anxiety levels in patients scheduled for MitraClip or TricuspidClip procedures. Participants will receive either standard pre-procedural information or standard information supplemented with a VR experience that explains the procedure and hospital environment. The main outcomes will include changes in patient-reported anxiety before and after the procedure. The goal of this study is to determine whether the use of VR can improve patient understanding, reduce procedural anxiety, and enhance overall well-being

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Key information

Conditions

Anxiety Anxiety Disorders Cardiovascular Diseases Heart Diseases Heart Valve Diseases Mental Disorders Mitraclip Mitral Regurgitation Mitral Valve Insufficiency TriClip Tricuspid Regurgitation (TR) Tricuspid Valve Insufficiency Virtual Reality

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Amsterdam UMC

Amsterdam, 1105 AZ, Netherlands

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

Adults scheduled for elective mitral (M-TEER) or tricuspid (T-TEER) transcatheter edge-to-edge repair procedures.

Exclusion criteria

Insufficient proficiency in Dutch.
Severe visual or auditory impairment that would prevent full engagement with the VR content.
Any mental or physical condition that, in the judgment of the clinical team, significantly interferes with participation (e.g., advanced cognitive decline, acute psychological distress, or inability to tolerate wearing a VR headset).

Treatment and study plan

Standard Education plus Virtual Reality (VR)

Behavioral

Participants in this group will receive the same standard pre-procedural education as the control group, supplemented with an immersive virtual reality (VR) experience. The VR session provides a visual and interactive explanation of the procedure and hospital environment to enhance understanding, reduce anxiety, and improve the overall patient experience.

Other names: Virtual reality

Primary outcomes

Change in Pre-procedural anxiety

Time frame: 1 week prior to procedure

Change in state anxiety (S-STAI score) immediately after patient education (VR intervention vs. standard verbal education) and onw week prior to the procedure.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Abby Geerlings

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Virtual Reality Reduces Pre-Procedural Anxiety in TEER Pa-tients, But Timing Seems Crucial

Important dates

Study start: 2021
Primary completion: 2024
Study completion: 2024
First posted: Dec 4, 2025
Registry last updated: Dec 4, 2025

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