Virtual Reality and White Noise During Peripheral IV Catheterization in Adults

NCT07241988 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 2025/31-10
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 76
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief 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

Pain; Anxiety; Patient Satisfaction; Peripheral Intravenous Catheterization

Keywords

Virtual Reality; White Noise; Intravenous Catheterization; Pain; Anxiety

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• ain intensity during peripheral intravenous catheterization

  Pain intensity will be measured using a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) ranging from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst possible pain) immediately after the procedure.

  Immediately after peripheral intravenous catheterization

Secondary Outcomes (2)

• Anxiety level during peripheral intravenous catheterization

  Three minutes before and immediately after the peripheral intravenous catheterization

• Patient satisfaction related to peripheral intravenous catheterization

  Three minutes before and immediately after the peripheral intravenous catheterization

Study Arms (3)

Virtual Reality Group

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants in this group will wear virtual reality glasses displaying relaxing nature scenes during peripheral intravenous catheterization. The intervention will begin three minute before the procedure and continue until catheter insertion is completed.

Behavioral: Virtual Reality Glasses

White Noise Group

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants in this group will listen to natural white noise (the sound of rain) through headphones during peripheral intravenous catheterization. The sound will begin three minutes before the procedure and continue until the catheterization is completed.

Behavioral: White Noise (Rain Sound)

Control Group

NO INTERVENTION

Participants in this group will receive routine peripheral intravenous catheterization without any additional intervention.

Interventions

Virtual Reality Glasses BEHAVIORAL

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.

Also known as: VR Glasses

Virtual Reality Group

White Noise (Rain Sound) BEHAVIORAL

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.

White Noise Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 85 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• No verbal, visual, auditory, or perceptual communication impairment
• Voluntary participation in the study
• Clinical requirement for peripheral intravenous catheterization
• No use of analgesic medication within the last 24 hours
• No diagnosed neurological or psychiatric disorder
• Ability to speak and understand Turkish
• Successful peripheral intravenous catheterization on the first attempt

You may not qualify if:

• Under 18 years of age
• Clinically unstable condition
• Individuals with psychiatric, mental, visual, or hearing impairments that prevent effective communication
• Individuals experiencing pain for any reason or using analgesic medication for pain management
• Individuals using anxiolytic or sedative medications
• Individuals who do not consent to participate in the study

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Gizem Göktuna: lead

Study Sites (1)

Dokuz Eylul University Hospital

İzmir, Balıkesir, 10715, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Pain; Anxiety Disorders; Patient Satisfaction

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Neurologic Manifestations; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms; Mental Disorders; Treatment Adherence and Compliance; Health Behavior; Behavior

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: SUPPORTIVE CARE
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assistant Professor of Nursing

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: November 17, 2025
• First Posted: November 21, 2025
• Study Start: October 11, 2025
• Primary Completion: January 30, 2026
• Study Completion: January 30, 2026
• Last Updated: March 24, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-03

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)