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Virtual reality tested as pain relief for pressure sore patients

NCT ID NCT07114003

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

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Sep 16, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tests whether using a virtual reality headset showing nature scenes with relaxing music can reduce pain and anxiety during dressing changes for pressure sores. Sixty-two adults with pressure sores will be randomly assigned to either receive VR during dressing or standard care. Researchers will measure pain, anxiety, and patient satisfaction before, during, and after the procedure.

What this could mean

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Active substance
virtual reality headset with nature scenes and relaxing music
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a drug-free way to ease pain and anxiety during wound dressing changes.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 62 people. VR may cause dizziness or nausea in some, and results may not apply to everyone.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

62 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Nov 2025

Finished

Jun 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Participants will be individuals aged 18 and over (inclusive), who have no hearing/visual impairment, do not have epilepsy, vertigo, or claustrophobia, and who agree to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who exhibit symptoms of cybersickness (dizziness, nausea, etc.) due to the VR application, who require analgesia during the intervention, or who do not feel pain due to neuropathy, and who express their wish to withdraw from the study will be excluded from the study.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety disorder decubitus ulcer Pain Patient Satisfaction

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Pressure wounds

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Tarsus University

    Mersin, Tarsus, 33400, Turkey (Türkiye)