Using virtual reality to reduce pain and anxiety during cystoscopy
Virtual Reality Application for Pain and Anxiety Reduction During Cystoscopy: A Randomized Controlled Study
This study is testing if using virtual reality can help reduce pain and anxiety for patients undergoing a cystoscopy.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 70 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Cukurova University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Adana) |
| Trial ID | NCT06079814 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of virtual reality applications in reducing pain and anxiety experienced by patients undergoing cystoscopy. It involves a two-group randomized controlled intervention where participants will be recruited from a urology outpatient clinic at a university hospital. Data will be collected using a Personal Information Form, the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for pain assessment, and the State Anxiety Inventory (SAI) for measuring anxiety levels. The study will focus on patients who volunteer and meet specific eligibility criteria.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are literate patients who can understand and speak Turkish and are scheduled for cystoscopy.
Not a fit: Patients with psychiatric or mental illnesses, epilepsy, or those unwilling to participate may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly enhance patient comfort and experience during cystoscopy procedures.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promising results using virtual reality for pain and anxiety management in various medical procedures, indicating potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Being literate, * Being conscious, * Ability to understand and speak Turkish and not have hearing or visual impairment, * Agreeing to participate in the research. Exclusion Criteria: * Having a diagnosed psychiatric and mental illness, * Patients diagnosed with epilepsy (due to the risk of virtual reality glasses triggering epileptic seizures), * Patients who do not want to continue the study
Where this trial is running
Adana
- Cukurova University — Adana, Turkey (Recruiting)
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.