Study of the Benefits of Virtual Reality Headsets for Reducing Anxiety in Patients Treated for Pl… (NCT07206940) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Study of the Benefits of Virtual Reality Headsets for Reducing Anxiety in Patients Treated for Pleural Effusion or Pneumothorax Using Small-bore Chest Drainage Tubes
France38 participantsStarted 2025-11-27
Plain-language summary
Pleural effusion and pneumothorax are common conditions encountered in pulmonology departments and may require chest drainage. However, the chest drainage procedure can cause anxiety in patients, leading to discomfort during the procedure. The use of virtual reality (VR) for anxiety reduction has shown promising results in various medical contexts.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age ≥ 18 years;
* Patient requiring Sledinger thoracic drainage for pneumothorax or pleural effusion in the pulmonology department of Nice University Hospital;
* Patient affiliated with social security;
* Signature of informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Immediate emergency situations;
* Anxiolytic, antidepressant, or psychotropic treatment already in place;
* Cognitive, behavioral, or psychiatric disorders;
* Language barrier;
* History of chest drainage or chest surgery;
* Hearing disorders without hearing aids;
* Vision disorders without corrective lenses (lack of binocular vision, blindness);
* Psychotic patients or patients diagnosed with psychiatric disorders;
* History of epilepsy;
* Current migraine;
* Patients for whom three-dimensional films are contraindicated (pacemaker or defibrillator);
* No social security coverage;
* Patients under guardianship/curatorship.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
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
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
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?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Pain and Effects of personalized virtual reality
Timeframe: 18 months
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Anxiety and Effects of personalized virtual reality