VR goggles take the sting out of dialysis needles

NCT ID NCT07622264

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

Summary

This study tested whether wearing virtual reality goggles during the needle stick for dialysis can lower pain and anxiety. Fifty adults on hemodialysis were randomly assigned to either watch VR content during the procedure or receive usual care. The results will show if a simple, drug-free distraction can make a routine but uncomfortable treatment less stressful.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety disorder congenital arteriovenous fistula end stage renal failure Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Daviva Private Konya Dialysis Center

    Konya, Selçuklu, 42020, Turkey (Türkiye)