Virtual reality glasses for anxiety and pain during stent removal
Part of Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests whether wearing virtual reality glasses during the removal of a double J stent (a tube placed after kidney stone surgery) can reduce anxiety and pain. The glasses may distract you and make the procedure more comfortable.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You had surgery for ureter or kidney stones and have a double J stent in place.
- You are willing to participate voluntarily and sign a consent form.
- You have not had motion sickness or vertigo from virtual reality before.
- You do not have vision problems, epilepsy, cognitive impairment, or severe psychiatric disorders.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and you are not requesting sedation for the stent removal.
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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