Virtual Reality as a Method for Pain and Anxiety Control During First Trimester Procedural Abortion

Part of paid clinical trials in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Sponsor
Study Investigator
Study ID
NCT07288047
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • Abortion, First Trimester
  • Anxiety After Surgery
  • Pain After Surgery
  • Pain Management
  • Satisfaction
  • Satisfaction With Care

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
FEMALE
Age
18 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • VR headset — DEVICE
    VR Headset: Meta Quest 3S Meditative nature videos provided via "Guided Meditation VR" app.
  • Usual Care — OTHER
    Usual care for pain and anxiety management during a first trimester procedural abortion includes oral ibuprofen, intracervical block, and verbal analgesia.

Study Details

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 Dates

Start date
May 1, 2026
Status verified
May 2026
Primary completion
Oct 30, 2026
Completion
Oct 30, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment
72 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Arms

  • Active Comparator: Usual care only
    Usual care for pain and anxiety management during a first trimester procedural abortion includes oral ibuprofen, intracervical block, and verbal analgesia.
  • Experimental: VR headset
    Participants will wear the VR headset during the first trimester procedural abortion, in addition to usual care for pain and anxiety management. The headset will display a meditative nature video throughout the procedure.

Primary Outcome Measure

Pain scores during a first trimester procedural abortion [ Time Frame: Day of enrollment: immediately preprocedure and 15 minutes postprocedure. ]

Central Contacts

Locations (2)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
Center for Family Planning Research, Magee-Womens HospitalPittsburghPennsylvania15213
Study Coordinator
[email protected]
412-641-5496
Planned Parenthood of Western PennsylvaniaPittsburghPennsylvania15213
Study Coordinator
[email protected]
412-641-5496

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