Using Virtual Reality to Help Women Cope With Early Pregnancy Loss
Adaptive Virtual Reality for Coping With Involuntary Early Pregnancy Loss
NA · Universidade da Madeira · NCT05880381
This study is testing whether a new Virtual Reality program can help women cope better with the emotional pain of early pregnancy loss compared to regular support.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 20 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Universidade da Madeira (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Funchal) |
| Trial ID | NCT05880381 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to provide psychological support to women who have experienced an early pregnancy loss using a novel Virtual Reality (VR) prototype. Participants will engage in a four-week intervention program consisting of three weekly sessions lasting 45-60 minutes, where the effectiveness of the VR approach will be compared to standard care. The study will evaluate the impact of the VR intervention on psychological distress symptoms, including grief, depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress, before and after the intervention. Additionally, the usability and acceptance of the VR experience will be assessed to understand its feasibility as a psychological support tool.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are women who have experienced an involuntary pregnancy loss within the first 20 weeks in the last six months.
Not a fit: Patients who are currently pregnant, have a diagnosed mental disorder, are undergoing psychological intervention, or have vision impairments that interfere with VR tasks may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly reduce psychological distress in women following early pregnancy loss.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of VR for psychological support is an emerging field, this specific application for early pregnancy loss is novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: - Women that have experienced an involuntary pregnancy loss in the first 20 weeks in the last 6 months; Exclusion Criteria: * current pregnancy * having a diagnosis of mental disorder, * undergoing any psychological intervention, * vision impairments that could interfere with the execution of the VR tasks.
Where this trial is running
Funchal
- Universidade da Madeira — Funchal, Portugal (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Mónica Cameirão, PhD
- Email: monica.cameirao@staff.uma.pt
- Phone: (+351) 291705291
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.
Conditions: Early Pregnancy Loss, Virtual Reality, Psychological Intervention, Personalization