Virtual Reality as a Method for Pain and Anxiety Control During First Trimester Procedural Abortion
Recruiting now · Not applicable
Conditions studied: Abortion, First Trimester, Pain Management, Pain After Surgery, Satisfaction, Satisfaction With Care, Anxiety After Surgery
In brief
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.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT07288047
- Run by
- Study Investigator
- People needed
- 72
- Starts
- 2026-05-01
- Expected to finish
- 2026-10-30
- Last updated by the study team
- 2026-05-06
Who can join
Age: 18 and older. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- 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
You may not qualify if…
- 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
- Center for Family Planning Research, Magee-Womens Hospital — Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States (enrolling)
- Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania — Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States (enrolling)
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