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Virtual Reality as a Method for Pain and Anxiety Control During First Trimester Procedural Abortion
Led by Study Investigator · Updated on 2026-05-06
72
Participants Needed
2
Research Sites
26 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether use of a virtual reality (VR) headset showing a meditative nature video will help reduce pain and anxiety during a first trimester procedural abortion. Investigators will enroll 72 patients undergoing a first trimester procedural abortion with usual care to manage pain and anxiety compared to use of a VR headset in addition to usual care to see if use of the VR headset will decrease pain and anxiety and increase satisfaction with the procedure.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Virtual Reality as a Method for Pain and Anxiety Control During First Trimester Procedural Abortion
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Patients at Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania who have decided to undergo and are eligible for a procedural abortion
- 18 years old or older
- Less than 14 weeks gestation on day of abortion
- Able to understand written English
- Willing to follow the study protocol
- Able and willing to provide informed consent
You will not qualify if you...
- History of vertigo
- History of epilepsy
- Claustrophobia
- Significant hearing or visual impairments such as deafness or blindness
- Require hearing aids
- Have an implanted medical device like a cardiac pacemaker or defibrillator
- Need misoprostol for cervical preparation
- Previous unsuccessful abortion attempt during this pregnancy
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 2 locations
1
Center for Family Planning Research, Magee-Womens Hospital
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, 15213
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2
Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, 15213
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Number of Arms
2
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