Virtual Reality and White Noise During Peripheral IV Catheterization in Adults
The Effect of Virtual Reality Glasses and White Noise on Pain, Anxiety, and Satisfaction During Peripheral Intravenous Catheterization in Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Gizem Göktuna
60 participants
Oct 11, 2025
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
This randomized controlled study aims to examine the effects of using virtual reality glasses and white noise during peripheral intravenous catheterization on pain, anxiety, and satisfaction in adult patients. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: virtual reality, white noise, or control. Pain and anxiety levels will be assessed using standardized scales immediately after the procedure, and satisfaction will be evaluated following the intervention. The study aims to determine whether these non-pharmacological methods can reduce pain and anxiety and increase patient satisfaction during intravenous catheterization.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria7
- No verbal, visual, auditory, or perceptual communication impairment
- Voluntary participation in the study
- Clinical requirement for peripheral intravenous catheterization
- No use of analgesic medication within the last 24 hours
- No diagnosed neurological or psychiatric disorder
- Ability to speak and understand Turkish
- Successful peripheral intravenous catheterization on the first attempt
Exclusion Criteria6
- Under 18 years of age
- Clinically unstable condition
- Individuals with psychiatric, mental, visual, or hearing impairments that prevent effective communication
- Individuals experiencing pain for any reason or using analgesic medication for pain management
- Individuals using anxiolytic or sedative medications
- Individuals who do not consent to participate in the study
Interventions
Participants in this group will wear virtual reality glasses displaying calming nature scenes accompanied by ambient sounds during peripheral intravenous catheterization. The intervention will begin three minutes before the procedure and continue until completion. This visual distraction technique is intended to reduce pain perception and anxiety levels and to increase patient satisfaction during the procedure.
Participants will listen to natural white noise, specifically the sound of rain, through headphones during peripheral intravenous catheterization. The sound will begin three minutes before the procedure and continue until completion. This auditory distraction technique is intended to reduce pain perception and anxiety levels and to increase patient satisfaction during the procedure.
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NCT07241988