VR goggles and drumbeats reduce pain during bladder scope procedure

NCT ID NCT07359794

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Yalova Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested whether watching nature videos through virtual reality goggles while listening to binaural drumbeats could help men feel less pain and anxiety during a cystoscopy (a bladder exam). Sixty men were split into two groups: one got the VR and audio experience, the other received standard care. The results showed that those using VR and binaural beats reported lower pain and anxiety, and their vital signs were more stable during the procedure.

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 headset with nature video and binaural drumbeat audio
What this could lead to: If this approach works well, it could offer a simple, drug-free way to help patients feel less pain and anxiety during uncomfortable medical procedures like cystoscopy.
What could go wrong: This is a small, single-center study with only 60 male participants. The results may not apply to women or other procedures, and the effect might be due to the placebo effect or the novelty of VR.

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BINAURAL BEATS CYSTOSCOPY VIRTUAL REALITY

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Yalova University

Yalova, 34959, Turkey (Türkiye)

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