Using Virtual Reality Glasses to Reduce Anxiety Before Cesarean Section
The Effect of Virtual Reality Glasses Used Before Cesarean Section on Surgical Fear and Anxiety
This study is testing if wearing Virtual Reality glasses to watch a calming video can help reduce anxiety in women having their first cesarean section.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 120 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 60 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Ondokuz Mayıs University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Samsun) |
| Trial ID | NCT06680141 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of Virtual Reality (VR) glasses in reducing surgical fear and anxiety in women undergoing their first cesarean section. Eligible participants will be randomly assigned to either a VR glasses group, where they will watch a 30-minute video on fetal development before surgery, or a control group that will only have their anxiety levels measured. The study will assess the differences in anxiety scores between the two groups before and after the cesarean section. The goal is to determine if the VR intervention can significantly alleviate anxiety associated with the surgical procedure.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are women over 18 years old who are scheduled for their first cesarean section and do not have any diagnosed mental or physical illnesses.
Not a fit: Patients who have previously undergone a cesarean section or those with diagnosed mental or physical illnesses may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could help reduce anxiety levels in women undergoing cesarean sections, leading to a more positive surgical experience.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of VR in medical settings is gaining traction, this specific application for reducing anxiety in cesarean sections is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Will undergo a cesarean section for the first time, * Are over the age of 18, * Have no diagnosed mental illness, * Have no diagnosed physical illness in themselves or their baby, * Volunteer to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Have previously undergone a cesarean section, * Are under the age of 18, * Have a diagnosed mental illness, * Have a diagnosed physical illness in themselves or their baby, Do not volunteer to participate in the study. -
Where this trial is running
Samsun
- Ondokuz Mayis University — Samsun, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Sümeyye BAL, Ph.D
- Email: sumeyyebal@gmail.com
- Phone: 05434276696
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.