An interventional study of Virtual Reality Glasses in Pain After Surgery, Pain and Anxiety and Anxiety After Surgery, sponsored by Dokuz Eylul University. Recruiting at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Open to participants aged 18 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-11-03.
Sponsored by Dokuz Eylul University · Not applicable, Interventional, and Supportive care
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Among 21 studies in Pain by Dokuz Eylul University — 5 open to participants now, 6 under way, none of them phase 3. Pain · Dokuz Eylul University.
Among the 21 studies in Pain by Dokuz Eylul University, this one is the 15th largest by planned enrollment, is one of 3 that started in 2026, is one of 21 with no phase, and was the 20th registered.
10,066 studies on the registry are indexed under Pain; 1,651 are open to participants now.
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Dokuz Eylul University · Sites in Turkey
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Dokuz Eylul University · Sites in Turkey
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Dokuz Eylul University · Sites in Turkey
Ages 18+
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Of the 928 Pain studies recruiting now, 383 (41%) set no upper age limit and 434 (47%) stop at 75 or younger; 146 take children under 18; 222 take healthy volunteers.
This study: 18 Years and older · all sexes · no healthy volunteers.
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21 studies; the count open now beside each. This study's row is marked.
First in 2017; this study’s year is marked. 3 started in 2026.
This study's planned enrollment of 44 is below the median of 66 across 8,502 interventional studies indexed under Pain.
Median enrollment 60 across the 21 interventional studies. Of the 15 that completed or were terminated, 0 (0%) have results posted.
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Dokuz Eylul University is the lead sponsor of 261 studies on the registry; 35 are open to participants now.
3 of the studies in Pain by Dokuz Eylul University that are under way reach primary completion within a year, 0 of them phase 3. Phase 3 first, then by date:
| Study | Primary completion |
|---|---|
| NCT07299058Dokuz Eylul UniversityThe Effect of a Guessing Game on Fear, Pain, and Emotional State During Blood Collection in Children Aged 6-12 | 2026-12-31 |
| NCT07929337Dokuz Eylul UniversityThe Effect of Virtual Reality Headset and Hand Massage on Pain, Anxiety, Patient Satisfaction, and Physiological Parameters in Patients Who Have Undergone Abdominal Surgery | 2027-03 |
| NCT07843511Dokuz Eylul UniversityThe Effect of Virtual Reality Headsets on Pain, Anxiety, Patient Satisfaction, and Physiological Parameters in Patients Undergoing Open-Heart Surgery | 2027-03 |
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This randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the effects of virtual reality headset use on pain, anxiety, patient satisfaction, and physiological parameters in patients undergoing open-heart surgery. Participants will be randomly assigned to two groups: the virtual reality group and the control group. Pain levels, anxiety levels, satisfaction levels, and physiological parameters will be assessed both before and after the procedure. The study aims to determine whether this non-pharmacological method improves postoperative pain, anxiety, patient satisfaction, and physiological parameters.
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Under 18 years of age
For patients admitted to the ward for surgery, the researcher will have them complete the State Anxiety Scale and the Satisfaction Scale one day before surgery. On the third postoperative day in the clinic, the researcher will fit patients with virtual reality goggles, and the patient will watch nature-themed videos-such as forest scenes, beach walks, and parks-for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, the virtual reality session will end. Immediately after the intervention and 30 minutes later, the same researcher will have the patients complete the Numerical Pain Scale, the State Anxiety Scale, the Numerical Satisfaction Scale, and the Physiological Parameters Monitoring Form.
Behavioral: Virtual Reality Glasses
Patients admitted to the ward for surgery will complete the State Anxiety Scale and the Satisfaction Scale administered by the researcher one day before surgery. Patients will be admitted to the clinic on the third postoperative day, and their care will continue to be provided by the nurse responsible for their care as part of routine clinical practice. The researcher will not perform any additional interventions. At the same time as the group receiving the virtual reality headset intervention, the researcher will again have patients complete the Numerical Pain Scale, State Anxiety Scale, Numerical Satisfaction Scale, and Physiological Parameters Monitoring Form. (Measurements will be taken during the preoperative period; however, patients who do not meet the inclusion criteria postoperatively will not be included in the study.)
One day before surgery, the researcher will have participants in this group complete the State Anxiety Scale and the Satisfaction Scale. On the third postoperative day at the clinic, the researcher will fit patients with virtual reality goggles, and the patient will watch nature-themed videos-such as forest scenes, beach walks, and parks-for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, the virtual reality session will end. Immediately after the intervention and 30 minutes later, the same researcher will have the patients complete the Numerical Pain Scale, the State Anxiety Scale, the Numerical Satisfaction Scale, and the Physiological Parameters Monitoring Form. This distraction technique aims to reduce pain perception and anxiety levels, increase patient satisfaction during the procedure, and improve physiological parameters.
Also known as: VR Glasses
postoperative pain
Pain intensity will be measured using a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) ranging from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst possible pain) immediately after the procedure. Measurements will be taken three times: on the second day after surgery, immediately before the procedure, immediately after the procedure, and 30 minutes later.
Time frame: The second day after surgery, immediately before the procedure, immediately after the procedure, and 30 minutes later.
Preoperative and postoperative anxiety levels
Anxiety levels will be assessed using the State Anxiety Inventory-Short Form (STAIS-S). The scale measures temporary anxiety levels. Scores range from 20 to 80. Measurements will be taken four times: one day before surgery; on the second day after surgery; immediately before the procedure; immediately after the procedure; and 30 minutes after the procedure. Higher scores indicate higher (worse) anxiety.
Time frame: One day before surgery; the second day after surgery; immediately before the procedure; immediately after the procedure; and 30 minutes after the procedure.
Pre- and post-surgery satisfaction levels
Patient satisfaction will be assessed using a Visual Analog Scale (VAS) ranging from 0 (not at all satisfied) to 10 (extremely satisfied). Measurements will be taken four times: one day before surgery; on the second day after surgery; immediately before the procedure; immediately after the procedure; and 30 minutes after the procedure. Higher scores indicate greater satisfaction.
Time frame: One day before surgery; the second day after surgery; immediately before the procedure; immediately after the procedure; and 30 minutes after the procedure.
Systolic Blood Pressure
Systolic blood pressure will be measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg). Higher values indicate higher systolic blood pressure.
Time frame: On the second day after surgery; immediately before the procedure; immediately after the procedure; and 30 minutes after the procedure.
Diastolic Blood Pressure
Diastolic blood pressure will be measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg). Higher values indicate higher diastolic blood pressure.
Time frame: On the second day after surgery; immediately before the procedure; immediately after the procedure; and 30 minutes after the procedure.
Pulse Rate
Pulse rate will be measured in beats per minute (beats/min).
Time frame: On the second day after surgery; immediately before the procedure; immediately after the procedure; and 30 minutes after the procedure.
Respiratory Rate
Respiratory rate will be measured in breaths per minute (breaths/min).
Time frame: On the second day after surgery; immediately before the procedure; immediately after the procedure; and 30 minutes after the procedure.
Started Sep 2026 (actual). Primary completion is estimated for Mar 2027, 6 months after the start.
Of 3,738 non-industry interventional studies with no phase under Pain, half reached primary completion within 10 months of starting (the median), counting those still running; a quarter within 4 and three quarters within 23. This study's planned 6 months is below that.
Counting every sponsor, half of 3,837 studies reached it within 10 months; a quarter within 4 and three quarters within 23.
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