VR and stress balls ease insulin injection pain in seniors
NCT ID NCT07348809
First seen Jan 24, 2026 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 15 times
Summary
This study looked at whether using virtual reality (VR) or squeezing a stress ball during insulin injections can reduce pain and anxiety in older adults (65+) with type 2 diabetes. 90 participants were split into three groups: one used VR, one used a stress ball, and one received standard care. The goal was to see if these simple distractions improve the injection experience.
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Tarsu University
Mersin, Mersin, Health Sciences Faculty ,, 33400, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Tarsus University
Mersin, Turkey (Türkiye)
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