Virtual reality goggles ease pain during thyroid needle biopsy
NCT ID NCT07066241
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether wearing virtual reality glasses during a fine needle biopsy of the thyroid could lower stress and pain in people with hyperthyroidism. 52 patients took part. Researchers measured stress and pain levels using questionnaires and checked vital signs. The goal was to see if a simple, non-drug distraction could make the procedure more comfortable.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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52 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jul 2025
- Finished
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Dec 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 80 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Being between 18-80 years old 2. Agreeing to participate in the study 3. No obstacle to wearing virtual reality glasses 4. Patients undergoing biopsy for diagnostic purposes 5. No problems with vision or hearing Exclusion Criteria: 1. Those with major psychiatric disorders 2. Those with any obstacle to communication
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Dursun Odabas Medical Center
Van, Turkey (Türkiye)
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