StressNCT07155681
Evaluating Healthcare Professionals' Satisfaction and Stress Mitigation Using Virtual Reality Intervention in Surgical Ward
A study testing Virtual Reality intervention in people with Stress and Stress (Psychology), run by Amsterdam UMC, location VUmc at 2 sites in 2 countries.
Trial summary
The goal of this feasibility study is to learn whether a VR intervention is feasible, acceptable, and satisfactory for healthcare workers in surgical wards to help mitigate stress. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Stress, Stress (Psychology)
- What is being tested?
- Virtual Reality intervention
- Type of treatment
- Medical device
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 75 participants
- Where
- 2 sitesin 2 countries
- Study dates
- 1 Nov 2025to 1 Jun 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Volunteering healthcare professionals (≥18 years old) working in direct patient care, such as nurses, residents, physician assistants, and surgeons, on the surgical ward.
Who cannot join
- Diagnosed with epilepsy
- Experienced VR as a trigger for their migraines
- Severe dizziness, nausea or physical disabilities will be excluded.
- Diagnosed with arrythmias, bradycardia or tachycardia
- Not able to wear the VR headset due to physical or psychological conditions
Trial locations and contacts
2 sites in 2 countries. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
2 sites in 2 countries
Denmark1 site
Rhigshospitalet
Copenhagen
Jeanett Strandbygaard, MD, PhD, +45 35 45 35 45, jeanett.strandbygaard@regionh.dk
Germany1 site
University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf
Hamburg
Felix Nickel, MD, Professor, +49 40 74100, f.nickel@uke.de
About this study
Official title: Evaluating Healthcare Professionals' Satisfaction and Stress Mitigation Using Virtual Reality Intervention in Surgical Ward: a Multination Feasibility Study
The goal of this feasibility study is to learn whether a VR intervention is feasible, acceptable, and satisfactory for healthcare workers in surgical wards to help mitigate stress. Secondary objectives include assessing its potential contribution to stress reduction, user comfort, and practical integration into daily workflows.
Participants will take part in a single 10-minute VR intervention session.
Read the detailed description
This study investigates the use of the HealthyMind Virtual Reality (VR) application as an innovative intervention to reduce stress among healthcare workers in surgical departments. Although workplace stress is common, there is currently a lack of structured interventions to address it.
The VR application provides healthcare professionals with the opportunity to relax through immersive, calming three-dimensional environments, such as a sunset by the sea or a mountain landscape. The VR headset is paired with an armband that non-invasively measures physiological parameters, including heart rate and heart rate variability. Based on these data, the VR environment automatically adapts to the user's stress level, for example by introducing a guided breathing exercise.
The intervention can be used at any self-selected moment during a shift, with the aim of offering a short and effective recovery break. The primary aim of this study is to evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, and user satisfaction of the VR intervention among healthcare workers. Secondary objectives include assessing its potential contribution to stress reduction, user comfort, and practical integration into daily workflows.
- Conditions
- Stress, Stress (Psychology)
- Being tested
- Virtual Reality intervention
- Keywords
- VR, Virtual Reality, Stress, Resilience, Healthcare professionals, healthcare workers, nurses, hospital, surgical ward
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Virtual Reality interventionDevice
Virtual Realtiy intervention with biofeedback for 10 minutes during a shift on the ward for healthcare professionals
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| VR intervention | Experimental | Not described Receives: Device: Virtual Reality intervention |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
AIM-IAM-FIM • Acceptability of Intervention Measure (AIM), • Intervention Appropriateness Measure (IAM), • Feasibility of Intervention Measure (FIM)
Each subscale comprises four elements ranging from 1 (completely disagree) to 5 (completely agree)
Measured: Immediately after the VR intervention the scale will be filled in by the participant
User satisfaction
NRS score ranging from 0 (not satisfied) to 10 (very satisfied)
Measured: Immediately after the VR intervention
Secondary outcomes (3)
Stress level
NRS score ranging from 0 (not satisfied) to 10 (very satisfied)
Measured: immediately before the intervention (pre-intervention) and immediately after the intervention (post-intervention)
CSQ-VR
Assessing user comfort with the CyberSickness in Virtual Reality Questionnaire (CSQ-VR). With a likert scale ranging from 1 = absent feeling to 7 = extreme feeling. with higher scores indicating more discomfort
Measured: immediately after the VR intervention
Best organizational fit
Using a qualitative semi-structured follow-up interview after completing the experience in five participants per center.
Measured: At a scheduled moment within 1 month after the intervention
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted4 Sep 2025
- Study start1 Nov 2025 (estimated)
- Primary completion1 Apr 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion1 Jun 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for StressStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
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
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 75 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Amsterdam UMC, location VUmc
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- European Union, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Sophie Vermeulen, Amsterdam UMC, location VUmc
- Investigators
- Anne Eskes, associate professor, Principal investigator, AmsterdamUMC
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07155681
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2025.0425
- Status last verified
- Aug 2025
- First submitted
- 17 Aug 2025
- Last updated
- 4 Sep 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 4 Sep 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Evaluating Healthcare Professionals' Satisfaction and Stress Mitigation Using Virtual Reality Intervention in Surgical Ward: a Multination Feasibility Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07155681
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 2025.0425
- Conditions
- Stress, Stress (Psychology)
- Keywords
- VR, Virtual Reality, Stress, Resilience, Healthcare professionals, healthcare workers, nurses, hospital
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 75 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Amsterdam UMC, location VUmcUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- European Union, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf
- Study start
- 1 Nov 2025 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 1 Apr 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 1 Jun 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 4 Sep 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The goal of this feasibility study is to learn whether a VR intervention is feasible, acceptable, and satisfactory for healthcare workers in surgical wards to help mitigate stress. Secondary objectives include assessing its potential contribution to stress reduction, user comfort, and practical integration into daily workflows.
Participants will take part in a single 10-minute VR intervention session.
Detailed description
This study investigates the use of the HealthyMind Virtual Reality (VR) application as an innovative intervention to reduce stress among healthcare workers in surgical departments. Although workplace stress is common, there is currently a lack of structured interventions to address it.
The VR application provides healthcare professionals with the opportunity to relax through immersive, calming three-dimensional environments, such as a sunset by the sea or a mountain landscape. The VR headset is paired with an armband that non-invasively measures physiological parameters, including heart rate and heart rate variability. Based on these data, the VR environment automatically adapts to the user's stress level, for example by introducing a guided breathing exercise.
The intervention can be used at any self-selected moment during a shift, with the aim of offering a short and effective recovery break. The primary aim of this study is to evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, and user satisfaction of the VR intervention among healthcare workers. Secondary objectives include assessing its potential contribution to stress reduction, user comfort, and practical integration into daily workflows.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| VR intervention | Experimental | Device: Virtual Reality intervention |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Volunteering healthcare professionals (≥18 years old) working in direct patient care, such as nurses, residents, physician assistants, and surgeons, on the surgical ward.
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Diagnosed with epilepsy
- Experienced VR as a trigger for their migraines
- Severe dizziness, nausea or physical disabilities will be excluded.
- Diagnosed with arrythmias, bradycardia or tachycardia
- Not able to wear the VR headset due to physical or psychological conditions
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Virtual Reality interventionVirtual Realtiy intervention with biofeedback for 10 minutes during a shift on the ward for healthcare professionals | Device | VR intervention |
Primary outcome
AIM-IAM-FIM • Acceptability of Intervention Measure (AIM), • Intervention Appropriateness Measure (IAM), • Feasibility of Intervention Measure (FIM)
Time frame: Immediately after the VR intervention the scale will be filled in by the participant
Each subscale comprises four elements ranging from 1 (completely disagree) to 5 (completely agree)
User satisfaction
Time frame: Immediately after the VR intervention
NRS score ranging from 0 (not satisfied) to 10 (very satisfied)
3 secondary outcomes
Stress level
Time frame: immediately before the intervention (pre-intervention) and immediately after the intervention (post-intervention)
CSQ-VR
Time frame: immediately after the VR intervention
Best organizational fit
Time frame: At a scheduled moment within 1 month after the intervention
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 4 Sep 2025.
- a link to the KEEPCARING website. This study is part of the projectLink provided by the sponsor.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
Anne Eskes, associate professor principal investigator
AmsterdamUMC
2 sites in 2 countries: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Virtual Reality intervention in people with Stress and Stress (Psychology), run by Amsterdam UMC, location VUmc at 2 sites in 2 countries.
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 1 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: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 4 Sep 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 2 sites in Denmark, Germany. 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. 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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Sophie Q Vermeulen, MD (0031639012875, s.q.vermeulen@amsterdamumc.nl), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
AIM-IAM-FIM • Acceptability of Intervention Measure (AIM), • Intervention Appropriateness Measure (IAM), • Feasibility of Intervention Measure (FIM) (time frame: Immediately after the VR intervention the scale will be filled in by the participant). 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?
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 4 Sep 2025.