Virtual Reality (VR) Based Relaxation for Nausea and Comfort in Pregnancy

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Conditions studied: Pregnancy, Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy (NVP), Sleep Quality, Comfort

In brief

This study aims to evaluate the effect of a virtual reality (VR)-based visual relaxation intervention on nausea and vomiting severity, sleep quality, and comfort in pregnant women. Nausea and vomiting are common symptoms during pregnancy and may negatively affect women's quality of life and overall well-being. Non-pharmacological interventions such as VR-based relaxation may provide a safe and effective alternative to improve these symptoms. In this randomized controlled study, pregnant women will be assigned to either an intervention group receiving VR-based relaxation or a control group receiving standard care. The outcomes will be assessed using validated measurement tools for nausea and vomiting severity, sleep quality, and comfort. The findings of this study are expected to contribute to improving maternal comfort and supporting non-invasive care approaches during pregnancy.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07503080

Run by

Filiz Keskin

People needed

90

Starts

2026-03-23

Expected to finish

2027-01-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-04-06

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 49. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Women between 6 and 14 weeks of gestation
• Pregnancy-specific nausea and vomiting severity measured by PUQE-24 scale scoring 6-10 points
• No obstetric complications in the current pregnancy
• Aged 18-49 years
• Not using antiemetic medications
• Not using any pharmacological or non-pharmacological (alternative/complementary) interventions aimed at reducing nausea and vomiting
• Willing and able to provide informed consent for participation in the study
• Adequate Turkish language proficiency to read and understand study materials

You may not qualify if…

• Diagnosis of hyperemesis gravidarum (HG).
• Presence of a diagnosed psychiatric disorder (e.g., depression, anxiety disorder).
• Presence of neurological, vestibular, or visual conditions that may prevent the use of a virtual reality headset (e.g., vertigo, epilepsy, migraine, visual impairments).
• Classified as a high-risk pregnancy (e.g., multiple pregnancy, history of diabetes, preeclampsia).
• Presence of cognitive or communication impairments that would hinder active participation in the study.

Where it is running

• Istanbul Esenler Nenehatun Family Health Center — Istanbul, Esenler, Turkey (Türkiye)

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