Plain-English translation of NCT06616324 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
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This trial is testing whether virtual reality can help patients feel less pain and anxiety during extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, a common procedure that uses sound waves to break up kidney stones. Some participants will wear a virtual reality headset and noise-cancelling headphones during the procedure, while others will receive standard treatment without the headset. The goal is to see if virtual reality can distract your mind enough to reduce discomfort and the need for sedating medications.
Kidney stone procedures can be uncomfortable and anxiety-producing, and doctors often use sedating medications to help patients cope—but these medications carry risks like low blood pressure and confusion. This trial is exploring whether the new treatment using virtual reality could offer a safer, non-drug way to reduce pain and anxiety during the procedure.
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If you join this trial, you will be randomly assigned to either receive your kidney stone procedure with a virtual reality headset and noise-cancelling headphones, or to receive the standard procedure without them. During the procedure, you will wear the headset (if assigned to that group) while the medical team performs the kidney stone treatment. After the procedure, you may be asked to share your thoughts about how the virtual reality experience affected your comfort and overall experience.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 20, 2026 · Not medical advice
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