NCT07281144

Effect of Virtual Reality on Cannulation-Related Procedural Pain, Distress and Comfort Level in Hemodialysis Patients

Effect of Virtual Reality on Cannulation-Related Procedural Pain, Distress and Comfort Level in Hemodialysis Patients: A Randomized Controlled Study

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 52 (actual)
• Sponsor: Tarsus University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: —
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

This study aimed to determine the effects of virtual reality on procedural pain, distress and comfort levels during cannulation in hemodialysis patients.

Detailed description

Background Virtual reality is a non-pharmacological method that reduces pain and distress and increases comfort by diverting a patient's attention. This allows individuals to gain self-control and relax during medical procedures. Purpose: This study aimed to determine the effects of virtual reality on procedural pain, distress and comfort levels during cannulation in hemodialysis patients. Methods: This randomized controlled study included a total of 52 patients, who were randomly assigned to either the intervention group (n=26) or the control group (n=26). Patients in the intervention group received virtual reality glasses during the procedure in addition to standard routine care, while the control group received standard routine care only. Data were collected using a Descriptive Information Form, the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), the Distress Thermometer (DT), and the Hemodialysis Comfort Scale. Statistical analysis was performed with the level of significance set at p\<0.05.

Conditions

• Hemodialysis, Virtual Reality

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
DEVICE	Virtual Reality	The intervention utilized VR-SHINECON and headsets, which were cleaned with alcohol-based disinfectant wipes before use for each patient (Figure 1). Patients in the intervention group were offered a choice of various nature, forest, and seaside walk videos with thematic music. The VR intervention commenced approximately three minutes before the cannulation procedure (immediately following the baseline assessment) and continued until the procedure was complete (approx. 5-10 minutes).

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-11-01
• Primary completion: 2025-12-25
• Completion: 2025-12-25
• First posted: 2025-12-15
• Last updated: 2026-02-25

Locations

2 sites across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)