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Virtual Reality Distraction for Pain and Anxiety in Hemodialysis Patients
Sponsor: Karbala University
Summary
1. Assess pain and anxiety levels in hemodialysis patients during arteriovenous fistula needle insertion. 2. Determine the effect of the distraction technique using virtual reality on pain and anxiety levels during arteriovenous fistula needle insertion in hemodialysis patients. 3. Find out the differences in the level of pain and anxiety after using virtual reality with regard to the demographic and clinical data of the sample.
Official title: Effect of Distraction Technique Using Virtual Reality on Pain and Anxiety Level During Needle Insertion in Arteriovenous Fistula Among Hemodialysis Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 70 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
150
Start Date
2025-12-25
Completion Date
2026-06-20
Last Updated
2026-01-13
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Virtual Reality
The intervention involves using VR glasses to provide audiovisual distraction. Participants will watch a 360-degree underwater video with calming music. The VR session starts 2 minutes before the procedure and continues for 3 minutes during the insertion
standard of care
Routine nursing care for AVF insertion, including skin disinfection and needle insertion according to the hospital's standard protocols, without any additional distraction techniques.
Locations (2)
Imam Al-Hassan Al-Mujtaba Teaching Hospital
Karbala, Iraq
Imam Al-Hussain Teaching Hospital
Karbala, Iraq