Virtual Reality for Pain During Dressing Changes After Heart Surgery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation, Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests if using virtual reality or an eye mask during wound dressing changes can help reduce pain and anxiety after coronary artery bypass surgery. It aims to find a drug-free way to make dressing changes more comfortable.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old
- This is your first coronary artery bypass surgery
- You are awake, alert, and able to communicate
- You can speak Turkish
- You do not have a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher
- You do not have epilepsy, hearing problems, or vision problems
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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