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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

agnosia peripheral arterial disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Kastamonu Education and Research Hospital

    Kastamonu, Kastamonu, 37200, Turkey (Türkiye)