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Virtual reality may replace painkillers for stent removal

NCT ID NCT07805018

Symptom relief Sponsor: VOLKAN ENES ÇELİK Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 04, 2026 · Last updated Sep 04, 2026

Summary

This trial tests whether wearing virtual reality glasses during double J stent removal can lower patient anxiety and pain. The procedure, common after kidney stone surgery, often causes distress. Researchers will compare patients who use VR distraction with those receiving standard care, measuring anxiety with the STAI questionnaire and pain with a visual scale.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Virtual reality distraction using an immersive headset during the procedure
What this could lead to
If VR works, it could offer a drug-free way to ease anxiety and pain during stent removal, improving patient comfort without extra medication.
What could go wrong
The trial is small and early, and VR may not reduce pain or anxiety for everyone. Some people may feel motion sickness or discomfort from the headset.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 100 people

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Expected to start

Sep 2026

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Expected to finish

Jul 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged 18 years or older who have undergone ureter or kidney stone surgery and have a double j stent * Willingness and ability to participate voluntarily in the study and provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with double j stents placed forreasons other than ureter or kidney stone surgery * History of motion sickness or vertigo experienced during previous virtual reality use * Visual impairments * History of epilepsy * Cognitive impairment of mental retardation * History of severe psychiatric disorders * Pregnant or breastfeeding women * Patients requesting double j stent removal under sedation

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Conditions

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anxiety anxiety disorder Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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Anxiety Double J stent Pain Virtual reality (VR) technology

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Trabozn University Faculty of Medicine Kanuni Education and Research Hospital

    Trabzon, Turkey (Türkiye)

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