VR and white noise ease IV pain and anxiety in new study
Symptom relief
Completed
This study tested whether using virtual reality glasses or listening to white noise can reduce pain and anxiety during a common medical procedure: inserting an IV. 76 adults were randomly assigned to one of three groups: VR, white noise, or standard care. Right after the IV was p…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Gizem Göktuna • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 08, 2026 12:03 UTC