EFFECT OF VIRTUAL REALITY GLASSES ON ANXIETY AND PAIN DURING DOUBLE J STENT REMOVAL

NCT07805018 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: 2026/4
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 100
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the impact of Virtual Reality (VR) as a non-pharmacological distraction method on patient-reported pain and anxiety during the removal of ureteral double-J (DJ) stents. Despite being a standard urological procedure, stent removal is often reported by patients to be a source of significant anxiety and procedure-related pain. By utilizing a standardized distraction environment via VR goggles, this study evaluates whether this intervention can effectively modulate the patient's perception of the procedure. The primary outcomes are measured using the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) to assess psychological anxiety and the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) to quantify the intensity of pain experienced throughout the stent removal process.

Conditions

Double J Stent; Virtual Reality (VR) Technology; Anxiety; Pain

Keywords

VIRTUAL REALITY GLASSES; PAIN; ANXIETY; URETERAL STENT; URETERAL STENT REMOVAL

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) Score

  Evaluation of patient anxiety levels using the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), comprising the State Anxiety (STAI-S) and Trait Anxiety (STAI-T) subscales. Both STAI-S and STAI-T are administered prior to the procedure, whereas only the STAI-S is administered following the procedure. Each subscale yields a score ranging from 20 to 80, where higher scores indicate greater severity of anxiety and lower scores indicate lower levels of anxiety.

  Ten minutes before the procedure and ten minutes after the procedure

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Pain Score

  Ten minutes after the procedure

Study Arms (2)

VIRTUAL REALITY GROUP

EXPERIMENTAL

Patients will undergo double j stent removal while wearing virtual reality glasses for distraction.

Other: Virtual Reality Distraction

CONTROL GROUP

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Patients will undergo standart double j stent removal without any virtual reality intervention.

Other: Standart of care

Interventions

Virtual Reality Distraction OTHER

Immersive virtual reality headset used as a non-pharmacological distraction tool during the procedure to reduce pain and anxiety.

VIRTUAL REALITY GROUP

Standart of care OTHER

Standart urological care and routine procedure for double j stent removal without any virtual reality intervention.

CONTROL GROUP

Eligibility Criteria

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

You may qualify if:

• Patients aged 18 years or older who have undergone ureter or kidney stone surgery and have a double j stent
• Willingness and ability to participate voluntarily in the study and provide informed consent

You may not qualify if:

• Patients with double j stents placed forreasons other than ureter or kidney stone surgery
• History of motion sickness or vertigo experienced during previous virtual reality use
• Visual impairments
• History of epilepsy
• Cognitive impairment of mental retardation
• History of severe psychiatric disorders
• Pregnant or breastfeeding women
• Patients requesting double j stent removal under sedation

Sponsors & Collaborators

• VOLKAN ENES ÇELİK: lead

Study Sites (1)

Trabozn University Faculty of Medicine Kanuni Education and Research Hospital

Trabzon, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Related Publications (2)

• Genc H, Korkmaz M, Akkurt A. The Effect of Virtual Reality Glasses and Stress Balls on Pain and Vital Findings During Transrectal Prostate Biopsy: A Randomized Controlled Trial. J Perianesth Nurs. 2022 Jun;37(3):344-350. doi: 10.1016/j.jopan.2021.09.006. Epub 2022 Apr 7.

  PMID: 35397973 BACKGROUND

• Toraman RL, Eskici Ilgin V. Effect of Virtual Reality Glasses Application on Pain, Anxiety, and Patient Satisfaction During a Transrectal Prostate Biopsy: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Biol Res Nurs. 2024 Oct;26(4):485-497. doi: 10.1177/10998004241236154. Epub 2024 Feb 28.

  PMID: 38418943 BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Anxiety Disorders; Pain

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Mental Disorders; Neurologic Manifestations; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Central Study Contacts

VOLKAN ENES CELIK, MD

CONTACT

+905358499061; volkanenescelik061@gmail.com

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: UROLOGY RESIDENT

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: August 11, 2026
• First Posted: September 4, 2026
• Study Start: September 1, 2026
• Primary Completion (Estimated): February 1, 2027
• Study Completion (Estimated): July 1, 2027
• Last Updated: September 4, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-09

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)