The Effect of Virtual Reality and Eye Mask During Dressing After CABG Surgery

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Conditions studied: CABG, Physiological Parameter, Postoperative Pain, Postoperative Anxiety, Coronary Artery Disease

In brief

This study aims to evaluate the effects of virtual reality (VR) and eye mask (EM) applications on pain, anxiety, and physiological parameters during dressing after Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) surgery. Postoperative dressing procedures, especially after sternotomy, often cause significant pain and anxiety in patients. These issues can negatively impact recovery and increase the need for medication. Non-pharmacological interventions such as VR and EM may help reduce these symptoms. In this randomized controlled trial, 90 patients are divided into three groups: VR group, EM group, and a control group receiving standard care. Pain and anxiety levels are monitored baseline, immediately after, and 15 minutes after both the first and second dressing procedures. Physiological parameters are measured baseline, during, immediately after, and 15 minutes after both dressing procedures. Additionally, analgesic use is followed baseline and immediately after each dressing procedure. The study is conducted in a cardiovascular intensive care unit in Istanbul, Türkiye. It is expected that the findings will support the integration of VR and EM as effective, low-cost, and non-invasive options for postoperative care, improving patient comfort and healthcare quality.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07039812

Run by

Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa

People needed

90

Starts

2025-02-24

Expected to finish

2025-08-30

Last updated by the study team

2025-06-26

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 65. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Adults aged 18-65 years
• First-time coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery for coronary artery disease
• ASA physical status I, II, or III
• Conscious, oriented, and cooperative
• Able to communicate verbally
• Provided written informed consent

You may not qualify if…

• Presence of sternal wound infection or inflammation
• Intubated at the time of assessment
• Undergoing revision surgery
• Receiving anesthesia or sedation in the ICU
• Experiencing intraoperative or postoperative complications
• Inability to speak Turkish
• Hearing or visual impairment
• Diagnosed psychiatric or cognitive disorder
• Diagnosis of epilepsy
• Body mass index (BMI) ≥ 30
• Participation in another clinical trial during the same period

Where it is running

• Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital — Istanbul, Marmara, Turkey (Türkiye) (enrolling)

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