Virtual reality for pain and anxiety in urology procedures
Part of Kidney & urinary, Mental health, Pain, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests if using virtual reality can reduce pain and anxiety during outpatient urology procedures like circumcision, prostate biopsy, or flexible cystoscopy. If you are having one of these procedures for the first time, you may be able to participate.
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Who can take part
- You are at least 18 years old
- You are having your first urology procedure (circumcision, prostate biopsy, or flexible cystoscopy)
- You can understand instructions and fill out questionnaires
- You have not taken pain medication within 24 hours before the procedure
- You do not have severe mental health, heart, or seizure conditions that might interfere with the study
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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