Simple earplugs and eye mask may ease MRI anxiety
NCT ID NCT07155863
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether wearing earplugs and an eye mask during an MRI scan can lower anxiety. 72 adults having their first MRI were split into two groups: one used the earplugs and eye mask, the other did not. Researchers measured changes in blood pressure, heart rate, breathing rate, and oxygen levels to see if the devices helped people feel calmer.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- earplugs and eye mask
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this simple, low-cost approach could help reduce anxiety for people undergoing MRI scans.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with 72 participants. The results may not apply to everyone, and the effect on anxiety might be minimal.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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72 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Oct 2025
- Finished
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Apr 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Those who are undergoing an MRI scan for the first time, * Those undergoing a scheduled MRI scan (emergencies will not be accepted) * Those who are willing to participate in the study, * MRI scans lasting at least 30 minutes, * Those who are able to communicate verbally, * Those who are not hospitalised are eligible for inclusion. Exclusion Criteria: * Those under 18 and over 65 years of age * Patients who cannot tolerate MRI scans (those who require sedation/medication during the scan * Patients with hearing or vision impairments, * Pregnant or breastfeeding individuals, * Individuals with severe comorbidities, * Individuals with acute/chronic pain who are using analgesics, * Individuals who cannot wear earplugs or eye patches (e.g., those with active ear infections, eye infections, or phobias), * Individuals who refuse to participate in the study will not be included in the study.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Manisa Celal Bayar University Hafsa Sultan Hospital
Manisa, Yunusemre, 45000, Turkey (Türkiye)
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