Virtual Reality-Based Breathing Exercise Before Angiography in Children

Condition(s) studied

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

Virtual Reality-Based Guided Breathing Exercise: A single 5-7-minute virtual reality-based guided breathing exercise delivered before angiography. Participants will wear a virtual reality headset displaying immersive natural scenery while following standardized breathing instructions designed to promote relaxation and reduce pre-procedural anxiety.

Study summary

hildren undergoing angiography frequently experience anxiety before the procedure, which may negatively affect physiological parameters and procedural cooperation. Although pharmacological approaches are commonly used to reduce anxiety, they may be associated with adverse effects and are not always necessary. Virtual reality (VR)-based guided breathing exercises offer a non-pharmacological approach that combines immersive distraction with breathing techniques to promote relaxation.

This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effect of a VR-based guided breathing exercise administered before angiography on anxiety and physiological parameters in children aged 9-18 years. A total of 60 participants will be randomly assigned to either a VR-based guided breathing exercise group or a standard care group. Anxiety and physiological parameters, including heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, and body temperature, will be assessed before and after the intervention. The findings of this study may provide evidence for the use of VR-based guided breathing exercises as a safe and effective nursing intervention to reduce pre-procedural anxiety in pediatric patients.

Eligibility

Primary outcome measure(s)

• State Anxiety — Immediately before the intervention and immediately after the intervention (approximately 10 minutes).
  State anxiety will be assessed using the State Anxiety Inventory for Children. Higher scores indicate greater levels of state anxiety. Assessments will be performed immediately before and immediately after the interventio

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