Virtual forest may take the edge off painful chest tube removal

NCT ID NCT07457788

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Uskudar University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether wearing a VR headset showing a peaceful forest with nature sounds can reduce pain, improve comfort, and steady vital signs during chest tube removal. Sixty adults will be randomly assigned to either the VR experience or standard care. Researchers will measure pain scores, heart rate, breathing rate, and patient satisfaction.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Virtual reality headset with nature sounds and forest video
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a drug-free way to ease pain and anxiety during a common but uncomfortable medical procedure.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study (60 people) testing a short-term distraction technique. Results may not apply to all patients or settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Pain Patient Satisfaction

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CHEST TUBE CHEST TUBE REMOVAL VIRTUAL REALITY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Dr. Siyami Ersek Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital
RECRUITING

Istanbul, Kadıköy, 34668, Turkey (Türkiye)

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