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The Use of Virtual Reality and Music Therapy for Hypertensive Urgency

NCT07272486 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 130

Last updated 2026-05-07

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Summary

This study aims to evaluate whether virtual reality (VR) and classical music therapy, when added to standard antihypertensive treatment, can improve blood pressure control and reduce anxiety in patients presenting to the emergency department with hypertensive urgency. Patients with primary hypertension and no signs of end-organ damage will be randomly assigned to receive either standard treatment alone or standard treatment combined with VR and classical music. Blood pressure will be monitored at multiple time points over a 120-minute period, and anxiety will be assessed using the State Anxiety Inventory (STAI-I). The study seeks to determine if these non-pharmacological interventions can enhance the effectiveness of routine management of hypertensive urgency.

Conditions

  • Hypertensive Urgency
  • Primary Hypertension

Interventions

DRUG

Captopril 25Mg Tab

This drug is administered to participants in both study arms. Standard oral antihypertensive treatment with 25 mg captopril is given at baseline, with additional doses administered during follow-up as needed according to the study protocol. Rescue therapy with IV nitrate (0.1 mg/kg/min) may be used if blood pressure remains uncontrolled after 90 minutes.

DEVICE

Virtual Reality Exposure

This intervention is administered only to participants in the 'Standard Treatment + VR and Classical Music Therapy' arm. Participants view a calming virtual environment of their choice using a non-proprietary VR headset.The session is delivered concurrently with standard antihypertensive treatment in a quiet, dimly lit room

BEHAVIORAL

Classic Music Therapy

This intervention is administered only to participants in the 'Standard Treatment + VR and Classical Music Therapy' arm. Participants listen to one of several selected classical music pieces at a comfortable volume (40-60 dB) during the VR exposure. Music therapy is applied simultaneously with standard antihypertensive treatment to support relaxation.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Ankara City Hospital Bilkent

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-08-01
Primary Completion
2025-07-31
Completion
2025-09-30

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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