Using Virtual Reality Hypnosis to Manage Pain During Early Labor and Cervical Ripening in Women

What this Trial Is About

This research aims to study pain management methods for women in labor during the latency phase or cervical ripening phase. These phases involve regular painful uterine contractions and can last from several hours to up to two days. The study focuses on evaluating virtual reality hypnosis as a non-drug option to manage labor pain, which may reduce the need for traditional painkillers and meet the increasing demand for physiological support during childbirth. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups a control group receiving painkillers according to hospital protocol, and a hypnosis group receiving a hypnosis session using virtual reality after fetal heart rate monitoring. Blood pressure and maternal heart rate are monitored during the hypnosis session to assess its effects. Women in the hypnosis group can also request a virtual reality headset throughout the latency or cervical ripening phase and may receive painkillers if needed. During the study, participants will be monitored for pain intensity before and 30 minutes after the first analgesic procedure. Analgesic consumption over 12 hours will also be recorded. This study includes continuous physiological monitoring and pain assessments to evaluate the impact of virtual reality hypnosis on labor pain. Participation requires hospitalization prior to labor and lasts through the latency or cervical ripening phase, with safety and comfort carefully observed.

Pain Management With Virtual Reality Hypnosis