RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07457788

Virtual Reality Forest Sounds and Patient Outcomes During Chest Tube Removal

The Effect of Nature Sounds in a Virtual Reality Forest During Chest Tube Removal on Pain, Vital Signs, Comfort, and Patient Satisfaction


Sponsor

Uskudar University

Enrollment

60 participants

Start Date

Dec 1, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of listening to nature sounds in a virtual reality forest on pain, vital signs, comfort, and patient satisfaction during chest tube removal. This study aims to determine whether there are significant differences in pain, comfort, patient satisfaction, and vital signs between the experimental and control groups during chest tube removal. "In this study, a VR video featuring a relaxing forest environment with nature sounds will be used with a virtual reality headset. Patients will be exposed to both auditory and visual stimuli. It is anticipated that the findings of this randomized controlled experimental study will make a significant contribution to the literature and clinical


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

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This clinical trial is studying a medical device called Virtual Reality with Nature Sounds for people with chest tube, chest tube removal, and other related conditions. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 18 Years and older.

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Interventions

DEVICEVirtual Reality with Nature Sounds

During chest tube removal, the patient will wear a VR headset and headphones to view a virtual forest environment and listen to nature sounds; pain, vital signs, comfort, and patient satisfaction will be assessed during this period.


Locations(1)

Dr. Siyami Ersek Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital

Istanbul, Kadıköy, Turkey (Türkiye)

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