Virtual Reality Application During Cystoscopy
Effect of Virtual Reality Application on Pain, Anxiety and Patient Satisfaction During Cystoscopy: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Ayten Akkaya
60 participants
Jun 11, 2025
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
Inclusion Criteria5
- years of age and older,
- First elective and rigid cystoscopy performed under local anesthesia,
- No vision, hearing and perception problems,
- Open to communication and able to speak Turkish,
- Patients who agree to participate in the study
Exclusion Criteria2
- Contraindications for the procedure (lidocaine allergy, urinary tract infection, anatomical problems related to the urethra, etc.)
- Use of any analgesic or sedative medication at least 4 hours before cystoscopy Patients who undergo manipulation such as J stent placement or removal and/or bladder biopsy.
Interventions
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.
Routine institution procedures will be applied during the cystoscopy procedure.
Locations(1)
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NCT07017660