Using virtual reality to help women during cesarean sections
Contribution of Virtual Reality in the Management of Patients Undergoing Scheduled Cesarean Section - VR-SCS Study (Virtual Reality and Schedulded Cesarean Section)
NA · Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice · NCT06622408
This study is testing if using a virtual reality headset can help women feel less pain and anxiety during scheduled cesarean sections.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 20 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 45 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Nice, Alpes-Maritimes) |
| Trial ID | NCT06622408 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study explores the use of a virtual reality headset, HypnoVR©, to manage pain and anxiety in women undergoing scheduled cesarean sections. Given the high rates of cesarean deliveries and the associated risks of anxiety and chronic pain, the study aims to assess the effectiveness of virtual reality as a non-pharmacological intervention. Participants will be women who have previously undergone cesarean sections and have opted not to attempt vaginal delivery. The study will evaluate the impact of virtual reality on their post-operative experience.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are women scheduled for a cesarean section who have a history of cesarean deliveries and have declined vaginal delivery.
Not a fit: Patients who do not speak French or have cognitive difficulties may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly reduce pain and anxiety for women undergoing cesarean sections.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown that virtual reality can effectively reduce anxiety and pain in various medical procedures, suggesting a promising approach for this population.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Major woman ; * Female volunteer ; * Social security affiliation; * Admitted for scheduled caesarean section with history of caesarean section and patient's refusal to attempt vaginal delivery; * Informed patients who have signed the informed consent form. Exclusion Criteria: * Speaks a language other than French; * Unbalanced epilepsy; * People unable to understand (language barrier, cognitive difficulties, cerebral palsy, etc.) and/or apply dietary advice (people institutionalized in nursing homes, retirement homes, prisons, etc.); * Women claiming to have had a very bad experience during their previous caesarean section.
Where this trial is running
Nice, Alpes-Maritimes
- CHU Nice - Hôpital de l'Archet 2 — Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, France (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Pierre-Alexis Dr GAUCI, MD
- Email: gauci.pa@chu-nice.fr
- Phone: 04 92 03 61 08
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: Women's Health, Perinatal Care, Cesarean, Analgesia, cesarean, analgesia, women