Virtual Reality on Stress, Pain Levels in Patients With Hyperthyroidism Undergoing Biopsy

Launched by YUZUNCU YIL UNIVERSITY · Jul 3, 2025

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This clinical trial is studying whether using virtual reality (VR) can help reduce stress and pain in people with hyperthyroidism who need to have a fine needle biopsy—a small procedure where a thin needle is used to take a sample from the thyroid. The researchers want to see if wearing VR glasses during the biopsy can make the experience more comfortable by lowering pain, stress, and changes in vital signs like heart rate.

People between 18 and 80 years old who are scheduled for a thyroid biopsy and are able to wear VR glasses may be eligible to join. Participants should not have major mental health issues or problems with communication, vision, or hearing that would make using VR difficult. If you take part, you’ll wear VR glasses during the biopsy procedure, and the study team will monitor how you feel and check your vital signs. This study is not yet recruiting, but it aims to find new ways to help patients feel calmer and more comfortable during medical procedures.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Being between 18-80 years old
• • 2. Agreeing to participate in the study
• • 3. No obstacle to wearing virtual reality glasses
• • 4. Patients undergoing biopsy for diagnostic purposes
• • 5. No problems with vision or hearing
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Those with major psychiatric disorders
• • 2. Those with any obstacle to communication