NCT07241988

Virtual Reality and White Noise During Peripheral IV Catheterization in Adults

The Effect of Virtual Reality Glasses and White Noise on Pain, Anxiety, and Satisfaction During Peripheral Intravenous Catheterization in Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 76 (actual)
• Sponsor: Gizem Göktuna · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 85 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

This randomized controlled study aims to examine the effects of using virtual reality glasses and white noise during peripheral intravenous catheterization on pain, anxiety, and satisfaction in adult patients. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: virtual reality, white noise, or control. Pain and anxiety levels will be assessed using standardized scales immediately after the procedure, and satisfaction will be evaluated following the intervention. The study aims to determine whether these non-pharmacological methods can reduce pain and anxiety and increase patient satisfaction during intravenous catheterization.

Conditions

• Peripheral Intravenous Catheterization
• Pain
• Anxiety
• Patient Satisfaction

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Virtual Reality Glasses	Participants in this group will wear virtual reality glasses displaying calming nature scenes accompanied by ambient sounds during peripheral intravenous catheterization. The intervention will begin three minutes before the procedure and continue until completion. This visual distraction technique is intended to reduce pain perception and anxiety levels and to increase patient satisfaction during the procedure.
BEHAVIORAL	White Noise (Rain Sound)	Participants will listen to natural white noise, specifically the sound of rain, through headphones during peripheral intravenous catheterization. The sound will begin three minutes before the procedure and continue until completion. This auditory distraction technique is intended to reduce pain perception and anxiety levels and to increase patient satisfaction during the procedure.

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-10-11
• Primary completion: 2026-01-30
• Completion: 2026-01-30
• First posted: 2025-11-21
• Last updated: 2026-03-24

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)