VR goggles and squeeze balls may take the sting out of insulin shots for seniors

NCT ID NCT07348809

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Tarsus University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether watching calming VR videos or squeezing a stress ball could reduce pain, anxiety, and improve satisfaction during insulin injections in older adults (65+) with type 2 diabetes. 90 participants were split into three groups: VR, stress ball, or usual care. Researchers measured pain, anxiety, and satisfaction using standard scales. The goal is to find simple, non-drug ways to make daily injections more comfortable.

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 device and stress ball
What this could lead to: If effective, these simple, drug-free tools could make daily insulin injections less painful and stressful for older adults.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with 90 participants. Results may not apply to all patients, and the effect may be modest.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

agnosia anxiety disorder Pain type 2 diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DIABETE TYPE 2 PAIN MANAGEMENT PROCEDURAL ANXIETY STRESS BALL VIRTUAL REALITY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Tarsu University

Mersin, Mersin, Health Sciences Faculty ,, 33400, Turkey (Türkiye)
Tarsus University

Mersin, Turkey (Türkiye)

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