Virtual reality tested as needle pain relief for dialysis patients
NCT ID NCT07334522
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether wearing virtual reality (VR) glasses during needle insertion can reduce pain and anxiety in hemodialysis patients. 150 adults with end-stage kidney disease will either receive standard care or watch a calming 360-degree underwater video through VR goggles. Their pain and anxiety levels will be measured right after 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 (VR) glasses showing a 360-degree underwater video with calming music
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to make needle insertions less painful and stressful for dialysis patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial. The effect may be small or not work for everyone. VR might cause motion sickness or discomfort in some people.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Imam Al-Hassan Al-Mujtaba Teaching Hospital
Karbala, Iraq
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Imam Al-Hussain Medical City
Karbala, Iraq
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