VR goggles ease pain during artery procedure, study finds
NCT ID NCT07057752
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether wearing virtual reality (VR) glasses during a leg artery procedure (angioplasty) can lower patients' pain and anxiety. 52 adults having elective angioplasty were randomly assigned to either use VR or standard care. Researchers measured pain and anxiety levels at several points during the procedure and recorded any extra medication needed.
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Kastamonu Education and Research Hospital
Kastamonu, Kastamonu, 37200, Turkey (Türkiye)
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