CompletedNot Applicable

The Effect of Virtual Reality Application on Pain Due to Fistula Puncture in Hemodialysis Patients

Turkey (Türkiye)14 participantsStarted 2023-04-17

Plain-language summary

The aim of this study is to examine the effect of virtual reality application on fistula puncture-related pain (FPi-A) in hemodialysis patients. Hypotheses of the Research: H0-1: Virtual reality application has an effect on fistula puncture-related pain in HD patients. H1-2: Virtual reality application has no effect on fistula puncture-related pain in HD patients. In the study, virtual reality will be applied in the fistula puncture procedure in patients receiving hemodialysis treatment.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 65 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * No diagnosis of neuropathic pain * No sedatives, analgesics and sedatives are applied 3 hours before the application. * Not taking recently taken antipsychotic drugs and tranquilizers, * Deaf and visually impaired (to mark VAS pain) * Without cognitive and psychiatric diagnosis * Open to communication and cooperation * Patients who agreed to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Kidney transplant * Discomfort due to virtual reality glasses * Suspected/diagnosed COVID-19 * Patients who want to leave the study voluntarily * Death * Multiple fistula puncture attempts

Questions worth asking your doctor

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

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What they're measuring

Pain-VAS Scale

Timeframe: Assessing change of pain scores baseline, after each application for three weeks. Between third and fifth weeks any intervention will not be implemented and pain scale score will measure fifth week.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05807906

SponsorHacettepe University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-05-31

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