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VR goggles and squeeze balls may take the sting out of insulin shots for seniors

NCT ID NCT07348809

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

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 18, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tested whether watching calming VR videos or squeezing a stress ball could reduce pain, anxiety, and improve satisfaction during insulin injections in older adults (65+) with type 2 diabetes. 90 participants were split into three groups: VR, stress ball, or usual care. Researchers measured pain, anxiety, and satisfaction using standard scales. The goal is to find simple, non-drug ways to make daily injections more comfortable.

What this could mean

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Active substance
virtual reality device and stress ball
What this could lead to
If effective, these simple, drug-free tools could make daily insulin injections less painful and stressful for older adults.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with 90 participants. Results may not apply to all patients, and the effect may be modest.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

90 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Nov 2024

Finished

Feb 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

65 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * age 65 or older, * at least two daily insulin injections and blood sugar monitoring, * a minimum of 6 months of insulin treatment * no hand or arm problems preventing stress ball use, * be able to communicate in Turkish, * have no orders that would hinder communication (e.g., psychological or related to hearing/understanding) * volunteer to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * if they have: epilepsy, vertigo, anxiety, active nausea, vomiting, or headaches * regularly use painkillers * have chronic pain disorders * have previously experienced virtual reality * have any problems in the arm's injection area

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

agnosia anxiety disorder Pain type 2 diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

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Diabete type 2 Pain management Procedural anxiety Stress ball Virtual reality

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Tarsu University

    Mersin, Mersin, Health Sciences Faculty ,, 33400, Turkey (Türkiye)

  • Tarsus University

    Mersin, Turkey (Türkiye)

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