Clinical Research Directory
Browse clinical research sites, groups, and studies.
Virtual Reality as a Method for Pain and Anxiety Control During First Trimester Procedural Abortion
Sponsor: Study Investigator
Summary
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.
Official title: Virtual Reality as an Adjunctive Agent for the Management of Pain and Anxiety During First Trimester Procedural Abortion: a Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
72
Start Date
2026-04
Completion Date
2026-09-30
Last Updated
2026-04-09
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
VR headset
VR Headset: Meta Quest 3S Meditative nature videos provided via "Guided Meditation VR" app.
Usual Care
Usual care for pain and anxiety management during a first trimester procedural abortion includes oral ibuprofen, intracervical block, and verbal analgesia.
Locations (2)
Center for Family Planning Research, Magee-Womens Hospital
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States