Virtual Reality as a Method for Pain and Anxiety Control During First Trimester Procedural Abortion
Recruiting · NCT07288047 · Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment) · Lead sponsor: Study Investigator
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Usual CareVR headset
What this trial is about
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether use of a virtual reality (VR) headset showing a meditative nature video will help reduce pain and anxiety during a first trimester procedural abortion. Investigators will enroll 72 patients undergoing a first trimester procedural abortion with usual care to manage pain and anxiety compared to use of a VR headset in addition to usual care to see if use of the VR headset will decrease pain and anxiety and increase satisfaction with the procedure.
Who can take part
Age range
18 Years and older
Sex
Female
Healthy volunteers
No - a diagnosis or condition is required
Phase
Not applicable (e.g. observational or device study)
Study type
Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment)
Inclusion criteria
- Patients at Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania who have decided to undergo and are eligible for a procedural abortion.
- 18 years old or older
- \<14 weeks gestation on day of abortion
- Able to comprehend written English
- Willing to comply with the study protocol
- Willing and able to provide informed consent
Exclusion criteria
- History of vertigo
- History of epilepsy
- Claustrophobia
- Significant hearing or visual impairments (such as deafness or blindness)
- Require hearing aids
- Have an implanted medical device, such as cardiac pacemaker or defibrillator
- Require misoprostol for cervical preparation
- Prior unsuccessful attempt at abortion during this pregnancy
Where it is running
2 locations listed across 1 US state.
- Center for Family Planning Research, Magee-Womens Hospital - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
- Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States