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Virtual Reality Intervention to Reduce Pain in Women Undergoing Elective Oocyte Cryopreservation
Led by Hadassah Medical Organization · Updated on 2026-03-20
100
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
108 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This randomized controlled study evaluates whether exposure to relaxing virtual reality (VR) scenery prior to oocyte retrieval can reduce pain in women undergoing elective oocyte cryopreservation. Many women experience discomfort before and after oocyte retrieval. Virtual reality has been shown to reduce pain in various medical settings by providing distraction and relaxation. In this study, participants are randomly assigned to receive either routine care alone or routine care combined with a VR-based relaxation intervention while waiting for the procedure. Pain is assessed using validated questionnaires and standardized scales before and after oocyte retrieval. The results of this study may help determine whether VR can serve as a simple, safe, and non-pharmacological method to improve patient comfort during elective egg freezing.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Virtual Reality Intervention to Reduce Pain in Women Undergoing Elective Oocyte Cryopreservation
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Women undergoing elective oocyte retrieval for fertility preservation
- Age 18 to 45 years
- Ability to provide informed consent
You will not qualify if you...
- Use of pain relief, anti-anxiety, or antidepressant medications prior to the intervention
- History of seizures
- Sensitivity to flashing light or motion
- Migraine headaches
- Predisposition to nausea or dizziness such as vertigo
- Injury to the eyes, face, or neck limiting use of the VR device, including blindness
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Hadassah Medical Organization
Jerusalem, Israel
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
A
Adar Hamrani, MD
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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