Clinical Trial

Utilization of Virtual Reality to Increase Comfort and Reduce Procedural Distress During Port Insertion Into the Body

Recruiting
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Record status
This record was last updated December 19, 2025 (before its estimated July 2026 completion). Its status may not reflect the trial's current state.
Summary
This randomised controlled study evaluates whether virtual reality (VR) can support patient comfort and help reduce anxiety and stress during subcutaneous venous port implantation in adult oncology patients. Patients will be assigned to standard care or standard care with VR intervention. Subjective and objective measures of stress and discomfort will be collected, including the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for self-reported procedural discomfort, physiological parameters (blood pressure, heart rate, variability), the STAI-6 questionnaire, and salivary cortisol. The study aims to explore the potential of VR as a non-pharmacological, immersive tool to improve procedural experience and reduce psychological distress in patients undergo-ing minor oncological procedures.
Protocol Amendment History 3 amendments
This ClinicalTrials.gov record has been amended 3 times since 2025-04-07; most recent amendment 2025-12-12.
Status change: Not Yet Recruiting → Recruiting 2025-05-01
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT06927804
Lead Sponsor University Hospital Ostrava
Conditions Oncology Patients
Enrollment 60 participants
Start Date 2025-07-01
Primary Completion 2026-07 (estimated)
Study Completion 2026-12-31 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2025-12-19