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Clinical Trials in Turkey / NCT07843511
Recruiting Not applicable

The Effect of Virtual Reality Headsets on Pain, Anxiety, Patient Satisfaction, and Physiological Parameters in Patients Undergoing Open-Heart Surgery

NCT07843511 · tracked via the Priya Life Science Turkey tracker
Sponsor
Dokuz Eylul University
Phase
Not applicable
Started
2026-09-30
Last updated
2026-11-03

Condition(s) studied

Pain After SurgeryPain and AnxietyAnxiety After SurgeryAnxietyOpen Heart Surgery

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

Virtual Reality Glasses

Virtual Reality Glasses: One day before surgery, the researcher will have participants in this group complete the State Anxiety Scale and the Satisfaction Scale. On the third postoperative day at the clinic, the researcher will fit patients with virtual reality goggles, and the patient will watch nature-themed videos-such as forest scenes, beach walks, and parks-for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, the virtual reality session will end. Immediately after the intervention and 30 minutes later, the same researcher will have the patients complete the Numerical Pain Scale, the State Anxiety Scale, the Numerical Satisfaction Scale, and the Physiological Parameters Monitoring Form. This distraction technique aims to reduce pain perception and anxiety levels, increase patient satisfaction during the procedure, and improve physiological parameters.

Study summary

This randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the effects of virtual reality headset use on pain, anxiety, patient satisfaction, and physiological parameters in patients undergoing open-heart surgery. Participants will be randomly assigned to two groups: the virtual reality group and the control group. Pain levels, anxiety levels, satisfaction levels, and physiological parameters will be assessed both before and after the procedure. The study aims to determine whether this non-pharmacological method improves postoperative pain, anxiety, patient satisfaction, and physiological parameters.

Eligibility

Sex
ALL
Min age
18 Years
Max age
—
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 18 and older * Who have not previously undergone open-heart surgery * Non-emergency, elective surgeries * Who have not taken pain medication 4-6 hours prior to the procedure * Who have a numerical pain scale score of 3 or higher prior to the procedure * Patients with sufficient cognitive ability to tolerate the virtual reality headset application * Patients who voluntarily agree to participate in the study * Patients extubated on the second postoperative day * Patients with no history of chronic pain (e.g., arthritis) * Being alert and oriented enough to communicate (Glasgow Coma Scale 15) * Not being addicted to alcohol or drugs * Not using anxiolytics * Having no psychological problems (such as depression or anxiety disorders) * Being able to read and understand Turkish Exclusion Criteria: * • Under 18 years of age * With vision or hearing loss * Clinically unstable * With a known history of epilepsy, vertigo, or limited mobility * With a surgical incision or scar on the face that prevents wearing VR goggles * Chronic opioid use or use of psychiatric medications

Primary outcome measure(s)

  • postoperative pain — The second day after surgery, immediately before the procedure, immediately after the procedure, and 30 minutes later.
    Pain intensity will be measured using a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) ranging from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst possible pain) immediately after the procedure. Measurements will be taken three times: on the second day after surgery, immediately before the procedure, immediately after the procedure, and 30 minutes later.

Trial sites (1)

FacilityCityRegionStatus
Dokuz Eylul University Izmir Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

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Official registry record

This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.

View NCT07843511 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ ← All trials in Turkey