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Perioperative Virtual Reality Intervention for Pain and Anxiety Management During Vasectomies: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Led by University of Manitoba · Updated on 2026-05-05
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are studying whether a virtual reality (VR) program called TRIPP can help reduce pain, anxiety, and distress in adult men undergoing vasectomy procedures with local anesthesia. The trial aims to compare the effects of using VR during the procedure against standard care without VR, focusing on pain levels, emotional comfort, and patient satisfaction. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: one group will receive the usual vasectomy treatment with local anesthetic, while the other group will use the TRIPP VR headset with a guided meditation program during their procedure. The study involves a single-blind design where participants know their group, but outcomes are carefully monitored. During the study, participants will complete short questionnaires before, during, and after the vasectomy to assess pain, discomfort, anxiety, and overall satisfaction. The main outcome measured is pain severity during and immediately after the procedure, using a Numeric Rating Scale. Other assessments include anxiety scales and patient feedback on the VR experience. Participation involves several brief assessments totaling about 15 to 20 minutes each time, and results will help understand if VR can improve the vasectomy experience.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Perioperative Virtual Reality Intervention for Pain and Anxiety During Vasectomies
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- 18 years of age or older
- Able to speak and read English
- Have chosen to undergo a vasectomy
- Scheduled for vasectomy under local anesthesia at the Men's Health Clinic
You will not qualify if you...
- Unable to provide informed consent (e.g., due to cognitive impairment)
- Unable to participate in VR intervention (e.g., due to visual or auditory impairment)
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - Up to several hours on the day of surgery
Participants undergo a vasectomy with or without the virtual reality guided meditation therapy during the procedure, followed by immediate recovery assessments.
1 visit on the surgery day including perioperative and immediate postoperative assessments
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Manitoba Men's Health Clinic
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3P 2S8
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Research Team
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Renée El-Gabalawy, MA, PhD, C.Psych.
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Ahmed M Zalam, B.Sc.
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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