VR goggles could ease pain of chest tube removal in heart patients
Symptom relief
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This study tests whether using a virtual reality headset can reduce pain and anxiety when chest tubes are removed after open-heart surgery. Sixty adults will be randomly assigned to either watch a VR video during the procedure or receive standard care. Pain and anxiety levels wil…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Giresun University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC