Could virtual reality ease pain during a common heart procedure?

NCT ID NCT07653763

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Hasan Kalyoncu University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether wearing virtual reality glasses during femoral sheath removal — a routine step after a heart catheterization — can lower pain, anxiety, and changes in vital signs. About 60 adults undergoing this procedure will be randomly assigned to either use VR glasses or receive standard care. Researchers will measure pain, anxiety, heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen levels, and body temperature before, during, and after the procedure to see if VR improves comfort.

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 glasses
What this could lead to: If effective, virtual reality could offer a drug-free way to ease discomfort during a common post-heart-procedure step.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The effect may be modest or no better than standard care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety disorder coronary artery disorder Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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

FEMORAL SHEATH REMOVAL PERCUTANEOUS CORONARY INTERVENTION

Contacts and locations

Locations

İskenderun Devlet Hastanesi

İskenderun, Hatay, Turkey (Türkiye)

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