Using virtual reality hypnosis for pain management during labor

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This clinical trial investigates the effectiveness of virtual reality hypnosis as a non-medicinal pain management technique for women in the latency phase of labor. The study focuses on parturients who are experiencing regular, painful uterine contractions and aims to provide an alternative to traditional analgesic methods. Participants will be divided into groups receiving either standard pain management or virtual reality hypnosis to assess the impact on pain relief. The trial is conducted at Amiens-Picardie University Hospital, where the latency phase can last several hours to days.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Parturient over 18
* Parturient who speaks and understands French
* Parturient hospitalised prior to labour
* Membranes intact or ruptured
* Spontaneous or induced labour
* Parturient in latency phase
* Term ≥ 37SA
* END \> 3
* Parturient requiring active pain management (medicinal or non-medicinal)
* Low-risk pregnancy

Exclusion Criteria:

* Parturient under legal protection
* Parturient with a hearing impairment
* Parturient with visual impairment
* Parturient with epilepsy
* Parturient with psychiatric problems
* Pathological pregnancy
* Parturient with chronic pain
* Parturient with addiction-related disorders
* Parturient allergic to paracetamol
* Parturient allergic to phloroglucinol
* Parturient allergic to codeine
* Parturient allergic to nalbuphine
* Parturient allergic to orozamudol

Where it's running

• CHU Amiens Picardie
  Amiens, France Recruiting

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.