Could virtual reality ease pain during a common heart procedure?
NCT ID NCT07653763
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
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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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Locations
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İskenderun Devlet Hastanesi
İskenderun, Hatay, Turkey (Türkiye)