Status:
COMPLETED
Virtual Reality Use in Assisted Reproductive Technology
Lead Sponsor:
Dr cliff Librach
Conditions:
IVF Outcomes
Stress Levels
Eligibility:
FEMALE
21-54 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The study will examine the effect of exposure to virtual reality on stress levels and pregnancy rates, in infertile women undergoing in vitro fertilization embryo transfer
Detailed Description
In vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment involving ovarian stimulation, oocyte retrieval and embryo transfer (ET) is an effective treatment for various causes of infertility. Despite advances in ovarian...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- 21-45-year-old female patients, if using own ovum. Patients above this age range may be approached for study if using a donated ovum, as long as "egg age" (age of donor at ovum pick up) falls in 21-45 age range.
- Undergoing frozen ET procedures, and approached for study on "Day 2 - Day 4" of ET transfer cycle.
- Ability to provide written consent to use VR technology before the ET procedure
Exclusion
- Contraindication to use VR technology (Epilepsy/previous seizure, claustrophobia, current migraine, heart disease, visual and/or auditory deficits/use of medical devices such as cardiac pacemaker or hearing aids)
- Anxiety disorder and/or Regular use of anti-anxiety medications
- Major uterine anomalies and/or uterine fibroids distorting the cavity
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 31 2019
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
August 1 2023
Estimated Enrollment :
350 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04394962
Start Date
May 31 2019
End Date
August 1 2023
Last Update
March 7 2024
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Create Fertility Centre
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5G 1N8