U.S., Dec. 16 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07283172) titled 'The Effect of Virtual Reality' on Dec. 02.
Brief Summary: Chest tubes are routinely required during cardiothoracic procedures in open-heart surgeries. Postoperatively, these tubes are typically removed within 24-48 hours, and the removal process often causes patients to experience significant pain and discomfort due to the force applied. Among non-pharmacological strategies for managing procedural pain, distraction techniques are commonly used to divert patients' attention away from painful stimuli. In this context, the use of virtual reality (VR) headsets has recently emerged as an innovative method for pain management, effectively...