VR headsets aim to ease pain of tube removal after heart surgery

NCT ID NCT07283172

First seen Jan 03, 2026 · Last updated Apr 20, 2026 · Updated 18 times

Summary

This study is testing whether using a virtual reality (VR) headset can help reduce pain and anxiety for patients having chest tubes removed after open-heart surgery. The research will involve 60 patients, with half using VR as a distraction during the procedure and half receiving standard care. The goal is to see if this non-drug method makes the uncomfortable tube removal process easier for patients.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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

Locations

  • Giresun University Health Sciences Faculty

    Giresun, Piraziz, 28340, Turkey (Türkiye)

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

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