VR goggles may take the fear out of chest tube insertion
NCT ID NCT07206940
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether wearing a virtual reality headset during chest drainage can reduce anxiety and pain. About 38 adults with pneumothorax or pleural effusion will either get standard care or use a VR headset during the procedure. Researchers will measure pain and anxiety using simple scales and heart rate.
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 headset
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to ease anxiety and pain during chest drainage procedures.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 38 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The VR headset may not reduce anxiety or pain significantly compared to standard care.
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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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CHU Nice - Hôpital Pasteur 2
Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, 06000, France
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