Virtual reality glasses to ease pain during catheter insertion
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This study tests whether watching a video with virtual reality (VR) glasses reduces pain and anxiety during a urinary catheter procedure. If you need a catheter, using VR might help you feel more comfortable.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 18 and 65 years old.
- You must be clinically stable and able to communicate easily in Turkish.
- You must have no psychiatric, mental, vision, or hearing problems.
- You must be able to lie flat on your back without discomfort.
- You must not have had two or more previous catheter insertions.
- You must not have a history of prostate cancer, prostate enlargement, or urological surgery.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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