VR headsets beat anxiety during heart scans

NCT ID NCT07138430

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: HARUN ÜNAL Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether wearing a virtual reality headset showing nature scenes could help patients feel less anxious and more comfortable during a coronary angiography, a procedure to check heart arteries. Sixty-four adults having the procedure for the first time were given VR headsets to use during the procedure. The results suggest VR can reduce stress and improve satisfaction without medication.

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 scenes
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a drug-free way to help patients feel calmer and more comfortable during heart procedures.
What could go wrong: This was a small, single-center study with only 64 participants. The results may not apply to all patients or settings, and VR might not work for everyone.

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CORONARY ANGIOGRAPHY (CAG) VIRTUAL REALITY

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Locations

Van YYÜ Univercity

Van, Van, 65100, Turkey (Türkiye)

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