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Effect of Virtual Reality on Pain and Anxiety During Arteriovenous Fistula Cannulation in Hemodialysis Patients
Sponsor: KTO Karatay University
Summary
This study aims to determine the effect of virtual reality (VR) goggles used during arteriovenous fistula (AVF) cannulation in hemodialysis patients on pain and anxiety levels. The study is designed as a parallel-group randomized controlled trial and will be conducted with 50 patients receiving treatment at a dialysis center. Participants will be randomly assigned to an experimental group (n=25) and a control group (n=25). Patients in the experimental group will be shown visual-auditory content via VR goggles during AVF needle insertion, while the control group will receive routine care. Data will be collected using the Demographic Information Form, the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), and the State Anxiety Inventory (SAI). Statistical analyses will include appropriate comparative and correlational tests to evaluate differences between groups and relationships between variables.
Official title: Effect of Virtual Reality on Pain and Anxiety During Arteriovenous Fistula Cannulation in Hemodialysis Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
50
Start Date
2025-07-20
Completion Date
2025-10-20
Last Updated
2026-06-03
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Virtual Reality Group
Prior to cannulation, SG goggles were worn, immersive visual/auditory content was shown during the procedure, and the goggles were removed 15 minutes after needle insertion for final measurements. To standardize the procedure, all needle insertions were performed by the same experienced nurse, using a size 16 needle, at least 5 cm away from the fistula site, and at an angle of 30°-45°.
Routine Procedure
Only the clinic's routine procedures were followed.
Locations (1)
Daviva Private Konya Dialysis Center
Konya, Selçuklu, Turkey (Türkiye)