VR headsets and stress balls tested to calm kidney stone patients
NCT ID NCT07265960
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether watching nature scenes through a virtual reality headset or squeezing a stress ball can reduce fear, pain, and anxiety in adults undergoing ureteroscopy (a procedure for kidney stones). 90 participants will be randomly assigned to VR, stress ball, or standard care. Researchers will measure anxiety, pain, fear, and satisfaction before and after the procedure.
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Active substance
virtual reality headset and stress ball
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer simple, drug-free ways to help patients feel calmer and less pain during ureteroscopy.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study (90 people) testing comfort measures, not a treatment for the disease itself. Results may not apply to all patients or procedures.
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Tarsus University
RECRUITINGMersin, Tarsus, 33400, Turkey (Türkiye)
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