CLeVR study
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Catheter Laboratory Experience and Virtual Reality - CLeVR study
IRAS ID
251895
Contact name
Sadia Khan
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 0 months, 1 days
Research summary
The cardiac catheter lab is often a place of considerable anxiety for patients – there are worries regarding health status, the procedure itself can compound this anxiety not only in terms of the anticipation but also from the actual discomfort of the procedure itself. Staff may find it difficult to offer verbal reassurance and comfort as the procedure can be technically demanding and the presence of the specialist X ray equipment needed for the procedure means that it is often difficult to stand in close proximity. Anxiety levels are often at their highest just prior to the procedure.
Recently, there has been interest in the use of virtual reality (VR) as an immersive technique to reduce pain and anxiety in hospitalised patients. Pain can also be a prominent feature of catheter lab experience.The primary aim of this study is to explore the feasibility of virtual reality (VR) in the catheter lab environment, from a patient and staff perspective and to assess whether the use of VR can affect markers of pain and anxiety in patients undergoing elective procedures. The secondary objectives are to evaluate the effects of VR on heart rate, blood pressure, respiration, and markers of autonomic function.
REC name
Wales REC 3
REC reference
21/WA/0197
Date of REC Opinion
24 Aug 2021
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion