VR goggles could ease pain of chest tube insertion
NCT ID NCT06247800
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether using virtual reality (VR) during a chest drain insertion can make the experience less painful and more tolerable. About 80 adults who need the procedure will be randomly assigned to receive VR distraction or standard care. Researchers will measure satisfaction, pain, and breathlessness to see if VR helps.
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National University of Malaysia
RECRUITINGKuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, 56000, Malaysia
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