VR and scents may ease prostate biopsy anxiety
NCT ID NCT06296147
First seen Jan 30, 2026 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 12 times
Summary
This study tests whether using a virtual reality headset, an aromatherapy patch, or both can help reduce pain, fear, and embarrassment during a prostate biopsy. About 208 men will be randomly assigned to one of four groups: VR only, aromatherapy only, both, or standard care. The goal is to see if these simple additions improve the patient experience.
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