The Effect of Sensory Isolation on Anxiety in Magnetic Resonance Imaging
The Effect of Ear Plugs and Eye Patch on Anxiety Level During Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Ege University
80 participants
Oct 1, 2025
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The aim of this study is to determine whether the use of earplugs and eye masks in adults reduces anxiety during Manyetic Resonance Imaging. In addition, in order to evaluate the effect of earplugs and eye masks on the physiological symptoms of anxiety, the pulse rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, and saturation value of adults will be measured before and after imaging. H0: Earplugs and eye masks have no effect on state anxiety levels. H1: Earplugs and eye masks have an effect on state anxiety levels. H2: Earplugs and eye masks have an effect on heart rate. H3: Earplugs and eye masks have an effect on respiratory rate. H4: Earplugs and eye masks have an effect on systolic blood pressure. H5: Earplugs and eye masks have an effect on diastolic blood pressure. H6: Earplugs and eye masks have an effect on saturation values.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria6
- Those who are undergoing an MRI scan for the first time,
- Those undergoing a scheduled MRI scan (emergencies will not be accepted)
- Those who are willing to participate in the study,
- MRI scans lasting at least 30 minutes,
- Those who are able to communicate verbally,
- Those who are not hospitalised are eligible for inclusion.
Exclusion Criteria8
- Those under 18 and over 65 years of age
- Patients who cannot tolerate MRI scans (those who require sedation/medication during the scan
- Patients with hearing or vision impairments,
- Pregnant or breastfeeding individuals,
- Individuals with severe comorbidities,
- Individuals with acute/chronic pain who are using analgesics,
- Individuals who cannot wear earplugs or eye patches (e.g., those with active ear infections, eye infections, or phobias),
- Individuals who refuse to participate in the study will not be included in the study.
Interventions
Participants in the experimental group will use earplugs and eye mask during MRI. The use of these devices aims to decrease anxiety levels caused by noise and the MRI procedure. Physiological parameters and axiety scores will be monitored throughout the study.
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NCT07155863