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Virtual Reality in Ingrown Toenail Surgery
Sponsor: Ankara City Hospital Bilkent
Summary
Ingrown toenail is a common condition that may cause significant pain, functional impairment, and recurrent disease. Although conservative management is appropriate for mild cases, moderate-to-severe or recurrent ingrown toenails are commonly treated surgically under local anesthesia. However, pain associated with the digital nerve block and procedure-related anxiety may negatively affect the patient experience. Virtual reality (VR) has emerged as a promising non-pharmacological intervention for reducing pain and anxiety during a variety of medical procedures by providing an immersive distraction. Nevertheless, evidence regarding its use during ingrown toenail surgery remains limited. The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the effect of VR on procedure-related pain intensity and anxiety in adults undergoing outpatient ingrown toenail surgery under local anesthesia compared with standard care. Secondary objectives include assessing the effects of VR on physiological arousal parameters, patient satisfaction, and safety.
Official title: The Effect of Virtual Reality Headset Use on Pain and Anxiety in Patients Undergoing Ingrown Toenail Surgery
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
66
Start Date
2026-07-20
Completion Date
2026-12-01
Last Updated
2026-07-16
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Virtual Reality (VR)
Participants will wear a virtual reality headset with headphones during outpatient ingrown toenail surgery performed under local anesthesia. The VR intervention consists of immersive nature-based audiovisual content, including forest, ocean, and tropical beach environments accompanied by relaxing natural sounds, and is used as a non-pharmacological distraction technique throughout the procedure.
Locations (1)
Ankara Bilkent City Hospital
Ankara, Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)