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Immersive Visual Modulation and Ambient Music Therapy During Transvaginal Ultrasonography in Women With Vaginismus
Sponsor: Demet Mutlu
Summary
Vaginismus is a sexual dysfunction characterized by involuntary contractions of the pelvic floor muscles that prevent vaginal penetration. This condition is often associated with intense fear, anxiety, and avoidance behaviors. Vaginismus can negatively impact not only sexual life but also gynecological examination processes, psychosocial well-being, and quality of life. In cases of vaginismus, where psychological components play a significant role, it is believed that virtual reality technology can reduce fear and avoidance behaviors by providing a safe and controlled environment. In particular, relaxing nature images and distracting visual content are expected to contribute to the treatment process by reducing anxiety levels. This study aims to evaluate the effects of virtual reality applications added to the standard approach in vaginismus treatment, and music therapy combined with virtual reality, on treatment success, pain level, anxiety level, and patient satisfaction.
Official title: Effects of Immersive Visual Modulation (IVM) and/or Ambient Music Therapy (AMT) During Transvaginal Ultrasonography on Procedural Success, Pain, Anxiety, and Patient Satisfaction in Women With Vaginismus Who Failed to Achieve Vaginal Intercourse Despite Standard Care: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
20 Years - 40 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
90
Start Date
2026-07-16
Completion Date
2027-07
Last Updated
2026-07-29
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Standard Care
Participants receive standard care for vaginismus that had been provided before enrollment. No virtual reality or music intervention is administered during the transvaginal ultrasonography procedure.
Immersive Visual Modulation (IVM)
Immersive Visual Modulation (IVM) is delivered using a virtual reality headset. Participants view standardized relaxing nature scenes beginning 15 minutes before transvaginal ultrasonography and continuing until the procedure is completed.
Ambient Music Therapy (AMT)
Participants listen to standardized instrumental ambient music with natural environmental sounds through over-ear headphones beginning 15 minutes before transvaginal ultrasonography and continuing until the procedure is completed.
Locations (1)
Kayseri Private Erciyes Hospital
Kayseri, Turkey (Türkiye)