VR goggles and music ease heart procedure jitters, study finds

NCT ID NCT07117838

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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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Van Yuzuncu Yil University

    Van, tuşba, 65100, Turkey (Türkiye)