Virtual reality could transform uncomfortable bladder exams
NCT ID NCT06079814
First seen Aug 04, 2026 · Last updated Aug 05, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether wearing virtual reality glasses during a cystoscopy—a procedure to look inside the bladder—can reduce pain and anxiety. Half of the participants will use VR while the other half receives standard care. The trial aims to see if VR can make the experience more comfortable for patients.
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 intervention
- What this could lead to
- If effective, virtual reality could offer a drug-free way to ease pain and anxiety during cystoscopy, improving patient comfort and experience.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial, and results may not apply to all patients. VR may not reduce pain or anxiety for everyone, and there is a small risk of triggering seizures in people with epilepsy.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Cukurova University
Adana, 01030, Turkey (Türkiye)
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