U.S., March 20 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07483619) titled 'Virtual Reality During Coronary Angiography: Effects on Pain and Anxiety' on March 16.
Brief Summary: This study investigated whether virtual reality (VR) can reduce pain and anxiety in patients undergoing coronary angiography. Coronary angiography is a common cardiac procedure performed under local anesthesia while patients remain awake, which can cause significant pain and anxiety.
Adult patients scheduled for elective coronary angiography were randomly assigned to two groups: one group watched a nature-themed VR video during the procedure, while the control group received standard care. Pain and anxiety levels were measured bef...