Virtual reality to reduce pain and anxiety during ingrown toenail surgery

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 interventional study investigates whether a virtual reality experience can lessen pain and anxiety during ingrown toenail surgery performed under local anesthesia. Participants are adults aged 18–65 undergoing surgical treatment at Ankara Bilkent City Hospital. The trial compares standard care with the addition of VR distraction during the procedure, with secondary measures including physiological arousal. The study is conducted at a single center and excludes individuals with conditions or devices that could interfere with VR use or affect safety or assessment. Outcomes focus on procedure-related pain intensity and anxiety.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Adults aged 18-65 years.
* Patients presenting to the Dermatology Outpatient Clinic of Ankara Bilkent City Hospital with ingrown toenails who are scheduled for surgical treatment based on the severity and recurrence of the condition.
* Ability to provide written informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Inability to read, understand, or sign the informed consent form.
* Active infection, including infection at the surgical site.
* History of epilepsy or seizures of any etiology
* Hearing impairment or requirement for a hearing aid that would interfere with the VR intervention or study instructions. 6. Presence of a cardiac pacemaker or any implanted medical device.
* History of neurological disorders (e.g., migraine).
* Inability to understand or speak Turkish.
* Active psychiatric disorder, use of anxiolytic or antidepressant medication that may influence anxiety assessment, panic disorder, or claustrophobia.
* Visual impairment preventing the use of the VR device.
* Cardiac or metabolic disorders that may affect heart rate.
* History of vertigo.
* Cervical spine disorders involving the head or neck region.
* Known anemia, history of methemoglobinemia, or glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency.
* Known allergy to local anesthetics.
* Previous ingrown toenail surgery.

Where it's running

• Ankara Bilkent City Hospital
  Ankara, Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Esra Kiratli Nalbant, Assistant Professor — Ankara City Hospital Bilkent
• Study coordinator: Esra Kiratli Nalbant, Assistant Professor
• Email: eekiratli@gmail.com
• Phone: +905069173233

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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.