Impact of Virtual Reality on Pre-procedural anxieTy Prior to Heart cathEterIzAtion - VR-THEIA

Impact of Virtual Reality on Pre-procedural anxieTy Prior to Heart cathEterIzAtion - VR-THEIA

The primary aim of this study is to test the hypothesis that use of VR combined with standard procedural education will result in less pre-procedural anxiety than standard procedural education alone among patients undergoing first-time cardiac catheterization. The VR technology being evaluated in this study will allow patients to experience a 3-D simulation of certain aspects of their upcoming procedure prior to the actual procedure date.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Scheduled to undergo a left-heart catheterization procedure at the Meijer Heart Center
• 18-75 years of age
• Signed study consent form

Exclusion Criteria:

• History of cardiac procedure(s) in a cardiac catheterization laboratory
• History of seizures, migraine headaches or severe susceptibility to motion sickness
• Currently taking psychotropic drugs or on long-term psychotropic treatment
• Unable to read and speak English
• Visually impaired
• Unable to provide written consent