Virtual reality could replace painkillers for kidney stone patients
NCT ID NCT06616324
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether wearing a virtual reality headset and noise-cancelling headphones during shock wave treatment for kidney stones can lower pain and anxiety. 72 adults scheduled for the procedure will be randomly assigned to either use VR or receive standard care alone. The goal is to see if VR can distract patients enough to reduce their need for pain 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 and noise-cancelling headphones
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a drug-free way to ease pain and anxiety during kidney stone treatment.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 72 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. VR may not work for all patients or could cause discomfort.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Urologisk Afdeling
RECRUITINGRoskilde, 4000, Denmark
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