RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07241988

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


Sponsor

Gizem Göktuna

Enrollment

60 participants

Start Date

Oct 11, 2025

Study Type

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

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 85 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing whether using virtual reality (VR) goggles and white noise can reduce pain and anxiety in adults who need to have an IV line (intravenous catheter) placed. Researchers want to find simple, drug-free ways to make routine medical procedures more comfortable. **You may be eligible if...** - You are an adult (18 or older) who requires an IV line placement as part of your medical care - You have no communication impairments (verbal, visual, or auditory) - You have not taken any pain medications in the last 24 hours - You have no diagnosed neurological or psychiatric disorders - You can understand Turkish - The IV was successfully placed on the first attempt **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are in an unstable medical condition - You have psychiatric, mental, visual, or hearing impairments - You currently have pain or are using pain medications - You are taking anti-anxiety or sedative medications - You refuse to participate Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALVirtual Reality Glasses

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.

BEHAVIORALWhite Noise (Rain Sound)

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.


Locations(1)

Dokuz Eylul University Hospital

İzmir, Balıkesir, Turkey (Türkiye)

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