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THE EFFECT OF VIRTUAL REALITY USE IN CYSTOSCOPY ON PAIN, ANXIETY, AND COMFORT: A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL
Sponsor: Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey University
Summary
This study aims to evaluate the effects of virtual reality (VR) distraction on pain, anxiety, and comfort levels patients undergoing cystoscopy. Cystoscopy is a common diagnostic procedure in urology that can cause physical discomfort and anxiety in patients. This randomized controlled trial assigns eligible participants to either an experimental group receiving VR video distraction during the procedure or a control group receiving standard care without VR intervention. Pain, anxiety, and comfort levels are assessed and compared between the two groups using standardized measurement tools.
Official title: The Effect of Virtual Reality Use in Cystoscopy on Pain, Anxiety, and Comfort: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
MALE
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
63
Start Date
2026-03-02
Completion Date
2026-06-15
Last Updated
2026-10-13
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Virtual Reality Distraction
Participants wore VR goggles displaying relaxing videos (nature, sea views) with soothing background music during the entire cystoscopy procedure.
Standard Care
Routine clinical management and standard nursing care provided during cystoscopy procedure.
Locations (1)
Karaman Training and Research Hospital
Karaman, Turkey (Türkiye)