VR goggles and music ease heart procedure jitters, study finds

NCT ID NCT07117838

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: HARUN ÜNAL Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether using virtual reality or listening to music during coronary angiography (a heart procedure) could lower patients' anxiety, pain, and improve heart rate and blood pressure. 120 patients were randomly assigned to VR, music, or standard care. The goal was to see if these simple distractions make the procedure less stressful.

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 and music
What this could lead to: If effective, these simple distractions could become standard practice to help patients feel calmer and more comfortable during heart procedures.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study without a phase designation, so results may not apply to all patients or settings. The interventions are non-drug and low-risk, but benefits may be modest.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

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As listed by the trial registrant

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

NURSING CARIES VIRTUAL REALITY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Van Yuzuncu Yil University

Van, tuşba, 65100, Turkey (Türkiye)

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