Virtual Reality to Reduce Pain and Anxiety During Outpatient Urological Procedures Using the REALICA Device

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating the use of Virtual Reality Hypnosis VRH to reduce anxiety and pain during outpatient urological procedures such as circumcision, prostate biopsy, and flexible cystoscopy. These procedures, though minimally invasive, often cause significant stress and discomfort. The study focuses on the effectiveness of the REALICA4 virtual reality device, which has shown promise in other medical fields, to improve patient comfort and reduce reliance on sedative drugs, while addressing procedural stress-related complications like hypertension and tachycardia. The study compares two groups one using the REALICA4 virtual reality viewer and another receiving standard clinical care with topical anesthesia. REALICA4 provides immersive audiovisual content with interactive games and guided relaxation to distract and calm patients during procedures. The device operates autonomously without needing connections to external equipment and does not collect personal data. The control group will follow usual clinical practice without virtual reality intervention. Participants will be monitored throughout the study, which lasts about one year, to assess anxiety reduction and pain intensity. Researchers will collect data on patient satisfaction, feasibility of using the device, and overall acceptability. Assessments include questionnaires and evaluations of stress-related parameters. The study aims to provide detailed information on how VRH impacts patient experience and procedural outcomes during these urological interventions.

VIrtual Reality Induced Pain and anxiEty Relief in Outpatient UROlogical Procedures