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Hallux ValgusPACAH-UCA HVNCT04711278

Using Virtual Reality to Prevent Pre-operative Anxiety in Ambulatory Surgery Patients

A study testing Mask-wearing hypnosis and Without hypnosis in people with Hallux Valgus and Surgery, run by Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris at 1 site in France.

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Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The primary objective is to evaluate the impact on pre-operative anxiety management of using the virtual reality mask for surgery of hallux valgus. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Hallux Valgus, Surgery
What is being tested?
Mask-wearing hypnosis and Without hypnosis
Type of treatment
Medical device
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
106 participants
Where
1 siteFrance
Study dates
7 Jan 2021to 17 May 2022
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Patient ≥ 18 years;
  • Autonomous patient living at home;
  • Affiliated to a social security scheme;
  • Informed consent signed by patient;
  • Patient will undergo a planned ambulatory surgery for hallux valgus.

Who cannot join

  • Inability to understand STAI-A questionnaire;
  • Patient refusal;
  • Patient underwent a bilateral surgery;
  • Patient judicial decision;
  • Covered by french AME health system.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

France1 site
  • Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Ambroise Paré hospital, APHP

    Boulogne-Billancourt, 92100

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About this study

Official title: Hypnosis Mask in Pre-operative Anxiety Management in Ambulatory Surgery Patients: Using Virtual Reality

The primary objective is to evaluate the impact on pre-operative anxiety management of using the virtual reality mask for surgery of hallux valgus.

Read the detailed description

As secondary objectives, the study aims

  • to evaluate post-operative analgesic according to non-drug pre-operative hypnosis, measured by reduction in analgesic intake, and by evaluate of pain;
  • to evaluate factors which permitting discharge rapidly from hospital in case of hypnosis with virtual reality.
Being tested
Mask-wearing hypnosis, Without hypnosis
Keywords
hallux valgus, hypnosis, pre-operative anxiety, surgery
Medical subject headings
Hallux Valgus

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Mask-wearing hypnosisDevice

    Virtual mask will be worn by patients before and during surgery of Hallux valgus to realize hypnosis.

    Virtual mask with 2 types of voice: female voice and male voice. Several types of image or music to choice by patient.

  • Without hypnosisOther

    No hypnosis during surgery of Hallux valgus.

Study groups in NCT04711278
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
hypnosis groupExperimentalMask-wearing as hypnosis method for patients in this arm.
Receives: Device: Mask-wearing hypnosis
comparator groupSham comparatorNo hypnosis for patients in this arm.
Receives: Other: Without hypnosis

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Anxiety assessment at baseline

    The State Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) will be used to measure anxiety levels.

    Measured: baseline, pre-intervention

  2. Anxiety assessment after the surgery

    The State Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) will be used to measure anxiety levels.

    Measured: immediately after the surgery

Secondary outcomes (3)
  1. Analgesic taken

    Dose of analgesic taken will be added up.

    Measured: at the end of study, an average of 1 day

  2. Duration of stay

    Duration of stay before discharge of hospital.

    Measured: at the end of study, an average of 1 day

  3. Pain assessment

    EVA score, a french auto evaluation tool will be used for pain.

    Measured: day 1

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted15 Jan 2021
  2. Study start7 Jan 2021
  3. Primary completion17 May 2022
  4. Study completion17 May 2022

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Prevention
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
106 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04711278
Sponsor's protocol ID
APHP201445
Other IDs
2019-A03316-51
Acronym
PACAH-UCA HV
Status last verified
Nov 2024
First submitted
7 Jan 2021
Last updated
11 Feb 2025
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Ganry L, Hersant B, Sidahmed-Mezi M, Dhonneur G, Meningaud JP. Using virtual reality to control preoperative anxiety in ambulatory surgery patients: A pilot study in maxillofacial and plastic surgery. J Stomatol Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2018 Sep;119(4):257-261. doi: 10.1016/j.jormas.2017.12.010. Epub 2018 Jan 6.

    PubMed 29317347

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Mask-wearing hypnosis and Without hypnosis in people with Hallux Valgus and Surgery, run by Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris at 1 site in France.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 5 inclusion and 5 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 11 Feb 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in France. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Anxiety assessment at baseline (time frame: baseline, pre-intervention). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT04711278, which also lists 1 linked publication.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 11 Feb 2025.

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