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Virtual Reality During Coronary Angiography: Effects on Pain and Anxiety

NCT07483619 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 90

Last updated 2026-03-19

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

This study investigated whether virtual reality (VR) can reduce pain and anxiety in patients undergoing coronary angiography. Coronary angiography is a common cardiac procedure performed under local anesthesia while patients remain awake, which can cause significant pain and anxiety.

Adult patients scheduled for elective coronary angiography were randomly assigned to two groups: one group watched a nature-themed VR video during the procedure, while the control group received standard care. Pain and anxiety levels were measured before and after the procedure using validated scales.

The findings of this study may help healthcare providers offer a simple, non-pharmacological method to improve patient comfort during coronary angiography.

Conditions

  • Coronary Angiography (CAG)
  • Anxiety
  • Pain
  • Virtual Reality

Interventions

DEVICE

Virtual Reality Headset

Participants in the VR group wore a virtual reality headset and watched a pre-selected nature-themed video throughout the coronary angiography procedure. The VR intervention was applied in addition to standard care and was maintained for the entire duration of the procedure.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Koç University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2022-01-01
Primary Completion
2023-02-01
Completion
2023-02-01

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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