Virtual forest eases pain of chest tube removal in new study
NCT ID NCT07457788
First seen Mar 18, 2026 · Last updated Jun 16, 2026 · Updated 14 times
Summary
This study tests whether listening to nature sounds while watching a virtual reality forest can lower pain and improve comfort during chest tube removal. Sixty adults will be randomly assigned to either use a VR headset with nature sounds or receive standard care. Researchers will measure pain, heart rate, breathing rate, comfort, and satisfaction to see if the VR experience makes a difference.
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Dr. Siyami Ersek Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital
RECRUITINGIstanbul, Kadıköy, 34668, Turkey (Türkiye)
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