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Virtual nature walks may ease pain and fear during needle procedures

NCT ID NCT07696156

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: diana garcia Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 10, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether immersive virtual reality (VR) can lower stress, anxiety, and pain in adults undergoing their first central or midline catheter insertion. Participants use a VR headset showing calming nature scenes during the procedure. The goal is to see if this distraction technique improves comfort and reduces physiological stress responses.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
Immersive virtual reality (IVR) with nature-themed environments
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a drug-free way to ease anxiety and pain during common hospital procedures, making care more humane.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small, early-stage trial, and the effect may be modest or not generalizable to all patients. VR headsets may not be suitable for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety anxiety disorder Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ANXIETY BIOMARKERS CATHETERIZATION CENTRAL VENOUS CATHETERS MIDLINE CATHETER PAIN PERIPHERAL VENOUS CATHETERIZATION STRESS (PSYCHOLOGY) VASOCONSTRICTION

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Fundació Althaia

    Manresa, Barcelona, 08240, Spain

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  • Hospital Universitari de Girona Doctor Josep Trueta

    Girona, Girona, 17007, Spain

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  • Hospital del Mar

    Barcelona, Barcelona, 08003, Spain

  • Hospital del Mar

    Barcelona, Barcelona, 08003, Spain

    Contact

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