The Effect of Virtual Reality Goggles on Perceived Stress, Anxiety, and Fatigue in Nurses Working… (NCT07471152) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Effect of Virtual Reality Goggles on Perceived Stress, Anxiety, and Fatigue in Nurses Working in Intensive Care Units
Turkey (Türkiye)60 participantsStarted 2025-07-01
Plain-language summary
This study aims to evaluate the effect of a Virtual Reality (VR)-based relaxation intervention on perceived stress, anxiety, and fatigue levels among intensive care unit (ICU) nurses. The ICU environment is characterized by high-intensity workloads and emotional demands, which often lead to increased psychological and physical strain on nursing staff
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* • Being 18 years of age or older
* Actively working in the intensive care unit of the relevant hospital for at least six months,
* Working on an alternating shift basis (such as 24-hour work - 24-hour rest) during the research period,
Exclusion Criteria:
* Having neurological disorders (epilepsy, migraine, vertigo, etc.) that may cause loss of balance or severe nausea during the virtual reality application,
* Being required to wear prescription glasses due to the technical structure of the VR headset (physical compatibility of the device),
* Having previously experienced any virtual reality (VR) application
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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
1
The Perceived Stress Scale-10
Timeframe: after the 3 consecutive days of intervention
2
State Anxiety Scale
Timeframe: after the 3 consecutive days of intervention
3
Fatigue Severity Scale
Timeframe: after the 3 consecutive days of intervention