VR goggles and squeeze balls may take the sting out of insulin shots for seniors
NCT ID NCT07348809
First seen Jan 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 22 times
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.
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Locations
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Tarsu University
Mersin, Mersin, Health Sciences Faculty ,, 33400, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Tarsus University
Mersin, Turkey (Türkiye)
What this could mean
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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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