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Study identifier: NCT07694934 Synced from ClinicalTrials.gov · July 29, 2026
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Operation Calm: VR Nature-Based Mindfulness to Reduce Pediatric Surgical Anxiety

Condition: Preoperative Anxiety Experienced by the Pediatric Patient  ·  Sponsor: McGill University

PhaseNA
Planned participants40
Who can joinAll sexes, 10 Years to 17 Years
Healthy volunteersNo

About this study

Operation Calm is a pilot randomized controlled trial investigating the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effectiveness of a virtual reality (VR) nature-based mindfulness intervention for reducing preoperative anxiety in children and adolescents aged 10-17 years undergoing surgery. Participants are randomly assigned to either a VR mindfulness condition, which combines immersive 360° nature environments with guided mindfulness exercises, or a standard mindfulness control condition. The study also examines changes in trait mindfulness, wellbeing, and nature connectedness, while monitoring participant engagement and tolerability. Findings will help determine whether VR-enhanced mindfulness is a practical and promising approach for supporting youth facing surgical procedures and will inform the design of future larger-scale clinical trials.

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Talk to the study team

Brandon Benchimol-Elkaim  ·  5147154402  ·  brandon.benchimol-elkaim@mail.mcgill.ca

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Locations (1)

Shriners Hospital for Children - CanadaMontreal, CanadaRecruiting

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