Forest sounds in virtual reality during chest tube removal

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

Adults scheduled for chest tube removal in a thoracic surgery ward are randomized to either a virtual reality headset showing a relaxing forest with nature sounds during the procedure or to usual care in a pretest-posttest randomized controlled design. Pain (0-10 visual analog scale), comfort (0-10), and patient satisfaction (0-10) are measured, and vital signs (blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation) are recorded before and after removal. Inclusion requires Turkish language ability and intact hearing and vision, while patients with impaired orientation, migraine, vertigo, dizziness, or illiteracy are excluded. The study compares changes in these outcomes between groups to see if the VR audio-visual intervention reduces pain and improves comfort and satisfaction.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Able to speak and understand Turkish
* Willing to participate in the study
* Aged 18 years or older
* No auditory or visual impairments

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients with impaired orientation to time and place
* Patients with migraine, vertigo, or dizziness
* Illiterate patients

Where it's running

• Dr. Siyami Ersek Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital
  Istanbul, Kadıköy, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Ayça Uzun
• Email: acyauzun98@hotmail.com
• Phone: +905376087592

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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.