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Escaping into nature: could VR goggles transform a painful bladder procedure?

NCT ID NCT06528925

Symptom relief Sponsor: Tarsus University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 04, 2026 · Last updated Aug 05, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether wearing virtual reality goggles that show calming nature scenes with music can reduce pain, anxiety, and changes in heart rate and blood pressure during urodynamics, a procedure that checks how well the bladder works. Half of the participants will wear the goggles during the procedure, while the other half receives standard care. Researchers will measure pain, anxiety, and vital signs before, right after, and 15 minutes after the procedure to see if the VR experience makes a difference.

What this could mean

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Active substance
virtual reality goggles showing nature landscapes with relaxing music
What this could lead to
If effective, virtual reality could become a simple, drug-free way to ease discomfort and stress during urodynamics and similar medical procedures.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial, and the benefit may be modest or not apply to everyone. Some people may find the goggles uncomfortable or experience motion sickness.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

84 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Aug 2024

Finished

Feb 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

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Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Who agreed to participate in the study, * between the ages of 18-65 * Conscious, oriented and cooperative, * No communication problems, * undergoing invasive urodynamics, * No physical problems that would prevent the application of virtual reality goggles, * No previous experience with virtual reality glasses, * Undiagnosed anxiety, * No medication for anxiety * Patients without mental disorders Exclusion Criteria: * Who did not agree to participate in the study, * Under 18 or over 65 years of age, * Conscious, oriented and uncooperative, * Communication problems, * No invasive urodynamics procedure, * Physical problem that would prevent the application of virtual reality goggles, * Diagnosed with anxiety, * Taking medication for anxiety (anxiolytics, antidepressants, antipsychotics, etc.), * Patients with mental disorders

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Conditions

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anxiety anxiety disorder Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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Anxiety Hemodynamic variables Pain Urodynamics Virtual goggles

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Mersin University

    Mersin, Turkey, 33400, Turkey (Türkiye)

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