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Could a VR headset replace painkillers for toenail surgery?

NCT ID NCT07707726

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Ankara City Hospital Bilkent Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 16, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial investigates whether wearing a virtual reality headset showing calming nature scenes can lower pain and anxiety in adults undergoing ingrown toenail surgery under local anesthesia. Participants are randomly assigned to either receive standard care or wear the VR headset during the procedure. Researchers measure pain intensity, anxiety levels, heart rate, and blood pressure to see if VR offers a meaningful benefit.

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 immersive nature-based audiovisual content
What this could lead to
If effective, VR could become a simple, drug-free way to ease pain and anxiety during minor surgeries.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial, and the effect may be modest or not generalizable to other procedures.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety disorder Nails, Ingrown Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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

INGROWN TOENAIL VIRTUAL REALITY

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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  • Contact

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Locations

  • Ankara Bilkent City Hospital

    Ankara, Ankara, 06800, Turkey (Türkiye)

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

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