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VR goggles and drumbeats reduce pain during bladder scope procedure

NCT ID NCT07359794

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Yalova Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested whether watching nature videos through virtual reality goggles while listening to binaural drumbeats could help men feel less pain and anxiety during a cystoscopy (a bladder exam). Sixty men were split into two groups: one got the VR and audio experience, the other received standard care. The results showed that those using VR and binaural beats reported lower pain and anxiety, and their vital signs were more stable during the procedure.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Virtual reality headset with nature video and binaural drumbeat audio
What this could lead to
If this approach works well, it could offer a simple, drug-free way to help patients feel less pain and anxiety during uncomfortable medical procedures like cystoscopy.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center study with only 60 male participants. The results may not apply to women or other procedures, and the effect might be due to the placebo effect or the novelty of VR.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

60 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Sep 2025

Finished

Dec 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 70 years

Sex

Male participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * • 18 years of age or older, * Male (Due to the shorter and straighter urethra in women and the procedure causing less discomfort, sampling is only included for male patients.), * Planned for diagnostic or therapeutic rigid cystoscopy, * Undergoing cystoscopy for the first time, * Undergoing a cystoscopy procedure that does not require anesthesia, * Without any condition that prevents communication, * Without any visual impairment or condition that prevents the use of VR glasses, * Without mental disability or cognitive impairment, * Individuals who volunteered to participate in the study were included in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * • Patients with contraindications for cystoscopy (allergic to lidocaine or other agents used, active urinary tract infection, anatomical problems related to the urethra) * Patients who have used analgesic (painkiller) medication within 24 hours prior to cystoscopy * Patients who will undergo additional manipulation during cystoscopy (Double J catheter placement or removal, bladder biopsy) * Patients who did not comply with the study process and conditions were not included in the study.

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Binaural beats Cystoscopy Virtual reality

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Yalova University

    Yalova, 34959, Turkey (Türkiye)

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