Actively Recruiting

Phase Not Applicable
Age: 18Years +
All Genders
NCT07457788

Virtual Reality Forest Sounds and Patient Outcomes During Chest Tube Removal

Led by Uskudar University · Updated on 2026-03-09

60

Participants Needed

1

Research Sites

26 weeks

Total Duration

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AI-Summary

What this Trial Is About

The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of listening to nature sounds in a virtual reality forest on pain, vital signs, comfort, and patient satisfaction during chest tube removal. This study aims to determine whether there are significant differences in pain, comfort, patient satisfaction, and vital signs between the experimental and control groups during chest tube removal. "In this study, a VR video featuring a relaxing forest environment with nature sounds will be used with a virtual reality headset. Patients will be exposed to both auditory and visual stimuli. It is anticipated that the findings of this randomized controlled experimental study will make a significant contribution to the literature and clinical

CONDITIONS

Official Title

Virtual Reality Forest Sounds and Patient Outcomes During Chest Tube Removal

Who Can Participate

Age: 18Years +
All Genders

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible

You may qualify if you...

  • Able to speak and understand Turkish
  • Willing to participate in the study
  • Aged 18 years or older
  • No auditory or visual impairments
Not Eligible

You will not qualify if you...

  • Patients with impaired orientation to time and place
  • Patients with migraine, vertigo, or dizziness
  • Illiterate patients

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Trial Site Locations

Total: 1 location

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Dr. Siyami Ersek Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital

Istanbul, Kadıköy, Turkey (Türkiye), 34668

Actively Recruiting

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Research Team

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Ayça Uzun

CONTACT

How is the study designed?

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Masking

NONE

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Model

PARALLEL

Primary Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Number of Arms

2

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