Virtual reality or eye mask during dressing after coronary artery bypass
Official title: The Effect of Virtual Reality and Eye Mask Application During Dressing After Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery on Sternotomy Pain, Anxiety, and Physiological Parameters
Run by Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa · NCT07039812 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests whether wearing a virtual reality headset or an eye mask during dressing after coronary artery bypass surgery can reduce pain, anxiety, and stress-related vital sign changes in adults recovering from CABG.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 90 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Istanbul, Marmara) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | February 24, 2025 |
| Main results expected | August 30, 2025 |
| Study ends | August 30, 2025 |
| Registry record updated | June 26, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT07039812 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults aged 18–65 undergoing first-time CABG who are conscious, oriented, cooperative, able to communicate in Turkish, and classified as ASA I–III with BMI under 30 are ideal candidates.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are sedated or intubated, have sternal wound infection, sensory impairments, epilepsy, psychiatric/cognitive disorders, or significant postoperative complications may not benefit or be eligible.
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 enrolls 90 adults after first-time CABG and randomly assigns them to a virtual reality (VR) group, an eye mask (EM) group, or a standard care control group. Patients in the VR group view 360-degree nature videos through a headset during dressing, while the EM group wears an eye mask and the control group receives usual care. Pain and anxiety are measured at baseline, immediately after, and 15 minutes after the first and second dressing procedures, and physiological parameters are recorded at multiple peri-dressing time points. Analgesic use is tracked around each dressing to capture any medication-sparing effects.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, these simple non-drug methods could lower pain and anxiety during dressing, reduce need for pain medication, and support smoother recovery.
How similar studies have gone: Prior research in perioperative and procedural settings shows VR can reduce pain and anxiety and eye masks may aid relaxation, but applying these specifically during CABG dressing is a relatively novel approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18-65 years * First-time coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery for coronary artery disease * ASA physical status I, II, or III * Conscious, oriented, and cooperative * Able to communicate verbally * Provided written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of sternal wound infection or inflammation * Intubated at the time of assessment * Undergoing revision surgery * Receiving anesthesia or sedation in the ICU * Experiencing intraoperative or postoperative complications * Inability to speak Turkish * Hearing or visual impairment * Diagnosed psychiatric or cognitive disorder * Diagnosis of epilepsy * Body mass index (BMI) ≥ 30 * Participation in another clinical trial during the same period
Where it's running
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Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital
Istanbul, Marmara, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Tuğçe Bozkurt Elmas, PhD (c)
- Email: tugce.bozkurt10@ogr.iuc.edu.tr
- Phone: 905063137927
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.