Status:

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Comparison of Virtual Reality and Podcast in Improving Patient Experience During Colposcopy

Lead Sponsor:

Sinem Ceylan

Conditions:

Stress

Anxiety

Eligibility:

FEMALE

25-65 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This study wants to see if two things-virtual reality (VR) and podcasts-can help women feel better during a medical test called colposcopy. The study looks at stress, anxiety, pain, and heartbeat. It ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Patients scheduled for colposcopy procedure due to suspicion of cervical squamous intraepithelial lesions.
  • Individuals who agree to sign the informed consent form and are willing to participate after being informed about the procedure.
  • Individuals who are deemed suitable for the colposcopy procedure and whose health status does not constitute an obstacle to perform this procedure (no visual or hearing impairment).
  • Volunteers who speak Turkish at a level to understand the methods and questionnaires used in the study.

Exclusion

  • Those with claustrophobia, epilepsy, or any other neurological or psychological disorder that may cause discomfort when using the VR headset.
  • Individuals with hearing loss that affects their ability to hear podcast content.
  • Individuals with vision loss that affects their ability to see VR content.
  • Individuals who have previously experienced discomfort while using VR or are unable to adapt to VR
  • Individuals who are not suitable for the colposcopy procedure or have a serious health condition that may affect the procedure
  • Individuals who are pregnant.
  • Individuals with language barriers who may have difficulty understanding the study procedures or distractions.
  • Individuals with regular use of sedative or pain medication that may affect stress or pain management during the study.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

April 30 2025

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

December 30 2025

Estimated Enrollment :

75 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06940583

Start Date

April 30 2025

End Date

December 30 2025

Last Update

April 23 2025

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Etlik City Hospital,Department of Gynecology Oncology

Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)