Breathing and VR Nature Videos in Angiography Patients

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This randomized controlled trial evaluates the effect of a short breathing meditation session paired with VR-enhanced nature videos on anxiety, comfort, pain, and physiological responses in patients scheduled for elective coronary angiography. Participants in the intervention group wear VR headsets and practice breathing while viewing nature scenes starting five minutes before the procedure, while the control group receives standard nursing care. Assessments of pain, anxiety, comfort, and vital signs are collected at defined time points before, during, and after angiography. The study is conducted at Koşuyolu High Specialization Training and Research Hospital in Istanbul, enrolling 126 adults aged 18–65.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* • Be between the ages of 18 and 65,

  * Be scheduled to undergo elective coronary angiography,
  * Be alert and able to communicate,
  * Have vision and hearing functions suitable for using the virtual reality application,
  * Cognitive functions must be at a level sufficient to respond to assessment scales,
  * Be able to read and understand Turkish and complete the research questionnaires,
  * Volunteer to participate in the study and sign the written Informed Consent Form.

Exclusion Criteria:

* • Scheduled to undergo emergency coronary angiography,

  * History of epilepsy,
  * Vertigo or severe balance disorder,
  * History of severe claustrophobia,
  * Use of anxiolytics or sedatives within the past 24 hours,
  * Severe vision or hearing loss that would prevent participation in the virtual reality application,
  * Being in a clinical condition that would prevent completion of the application during the study, or wishing to terminate the application during the session due to reasons such as dizziness or nausea.

Where it's running

• Aybuke Gündengüne
  Istanbul, İ̇stanbul, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Ni̇ran Çoban
• Email: nirancoban@gmail.com
• Phone: 05301586912

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.