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Virtual nature walks may ease pain and fear during needle procedures

NCT ID NCT07696156

Symptom relief Sponsor: diana garcia Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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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

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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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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 202 people

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Expected to start

Jan 2027

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Expected to finish

Jan 2029

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients ≥ 18 years old * Patients undergoing first-time CVC or Midline catheter insertion Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with cognitive impairment * Communication barriers * Acute pain (VAS \> 3) * Epilepsy * Brain neoplasm or brain metastases * Previous or simultaneous invasive procedures

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Conditions

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anxiety anxiety disorder Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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Anxiety Biomarkers Catheterization Central venous catheters Midline catheter Pain Peripheral venous catheterization Stress (psychology) Vasoconstriction

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  1. The places running it

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Fundació Althaia

    Manresa, Barcelona, 08240, Spain

  • Hospital Universitari de Girona Doctor Josep Trueta

    Girona, Girona, 17007, Spain

  • Hospital del Mar

    Barcelona, Barcelona, 08003, Spain

  • Hospital del Mar

    Barcelona, Barcelona, 08003, Spain

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