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Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh studied whether virtual reality headsets, aromatherapy patches, or both together could help men feel more comfortable during a prostate biopsy — a procedure where a small tissue sample is taken from the prostate. The trial compared these comfort tools to standard care to see which approach worked best at easing pain and improving the patient experience.
Prostate biopsies can be uncomfortable or painful for patients. This trial tested whether non-medication comfort tools like virtual reality and aromatherapy could help reduce that discomfort and make the experience easier for men undergoing the procedure.
Participants were randomly assigned to one of four groups: using a virtual reality headset with guided breathing exercises, wearing an aromatherapy patch with peppermint and lavender scent, using both the headset and patch together, or receiving standard care without these tools. All participants received their assigned comfort support during their prostate biopsy procedure. After the biopsy was finished, participants completed a brief survey about their experience, and their participation in the study ended.
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