RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07017660

Virtual Reality Application During Cystoscopy

Effect of Virtual Reality Application on Pain, Anxiety and Patient Satisfaction During Cystoscopy: A Randomized Controlled Trial


Sponsor

Ayten Akkaya

Enrollment

60 participants

Start Date

Jun 11, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

This randomized controlled experimental study aimed to determine the effect of virtual reality glasses during cystoscopy on pain, anxiety and patient satisfaction.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 70 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing whether virtual reality (VR) can reduce pain and anxiety during a cystoscopy — a procedure where a small camera is inserted into the bladder through the urethra — which is often uncomfortable and anxiety-provoking even with local anesthetic. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 18 or older - This is your first cystoscopy procedure, scheduled as a planned (not emergency) procedure - The procedure will be done under local anesthesia only - You can communicate in Turkish - You have no significant vision, hearing, or cognitive problems **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have an allergy to lidocaine, a urinary tract infection, or anatomical issues with your urethra - You have taken any pain or sedation medications within 4 hours before the procedure - Your procedure involves additional procedures like stent placement or bladder biopsy Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

OTHERvirtual reality glasses

Patients will be asked to wear virtual reality glasses starting three minutes before the procedure and until it is completed. With the virtual reality glasses, the patient will be shown a video of nature scenes and made to listen to the sounds of water and birds. Routine institutional procedures will be applied during the cystoscopy procedure.

OTHERNo intervention

Routine institution procedures will be applied during the cystoscopy procedure.


Locations(1)

Ankara Etlik City Hospital

Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)

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