Actively Recruiting
Virtual Reality for Mindfulness and Anxiety Reduction in Fertility Procedures
Led by ART Fertility Clinics LLC · Updated on 2025-07-29
500
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
8 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This research aims to evaluate how a Virtual Reality (VR)-based mindfulness and meditation intervention affects anxiety in patients undergoing fertility-related surgeries. Anxiety during fertility treatments often causes emotional distress and increased pain, so this study compares a VR intervention with standard care to see if it improves patient experience. The trial is a randomized controlled study measuring anxiety, pain perception, recovery time, and patient satisfaction to explore a patient-centered, cost-effective approach to managing anxiety in reproductive medicine. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups: a control group receiving standard care without VR, and an intervention group using a VR mindfulness app such as the Tripp App. Anxiety levels are measured using the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) before, immediately after, and after the procedure. Both groups undergo fertility-related surgical procedures, with the intervention group experiencing the VR session before surgery. During the study, anxiety is assessed 10 minutes before and after the procedure, along with pain scores immediately post-procedure. The amount of pain medication used and recovery time are recorded 30 minutes after the procedure before discharge. Patient satisfaction is also measured, and effectiveness is evaluated by gender and procedure type over about one year. Participation lasts from screening through completion of all assessments and follow-up.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Virtual Reality for Mindfulness and Anxiety Reduction in Fertility Procedures
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Patients aged 18 to 50 years
- Scheduled for fertility-related surgical procedures
- Able to provide informed consent
You will not qualify if you...
- History of motion sickness or VR-related discomfort
- Cognitive or psychological conditions affecting participation
- Procedures requiring emergency intervention
AI-Screening
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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 - Day of the procedure
Participants undergo fertility-related surgical procedures and those in the intervention group experience a Virtual Reality mindfulness intervention to reduce anxiety.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - Up to 1 year
Participants have their pain, recovery time, and satisfaction assessed up to 30 minutes after the procedure, with long-term effectiveness monitored through study completion (about 1 year).
Follow-up assessments immediately post-procedure and periodically through study completion
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
ART Fertility Clinics LLC
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
J
Jonalyn Edades, Research Coordinator
B
Barbara Lawrenz, Research Director
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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