Using virtual reality to reduce anxiety in women freezing eggs
Virtual Reality (VR)-Based Intervention to Improve Pre-operative Anxiety in Patients Undergoing Elective Oocyte Cryopreservation: a Randomized Clinical Trial
This study tests if using virtual reality can help reduce anxiety in women who are freezing their eggs before the procedure.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Hadassah Medical Organization Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Jerusalem) |
| Trial ID | NCT06280222 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This trial evaluates the effectiveness of virtual reality (VR) in reducing anxiety levels in women undergoing elective egg cryopreservation. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a control group receiving routine management or an intervention group experiencing a 20-minute VR scenery video before their oocyte retrieval procedure. Anxiety levels will be measured using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) questionnaire before and after the intervention. Vital signs will also be monitored throughout the process to assess any physiological changes associated with anxiety reduction.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are women preparing for elective egg freezing without contraindications for VR use.
Not a fit: Patients currently using anti-anxiety medications or those with conditions that contraindicate VR use may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly alleviate anxiety for women undergoing egg freezing procedures.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promising results in using VR for anxiety reduction in various medical settings, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients before egg retrieval for social reasons (elective egg freezing) Exclusion Criteria: * Use of any medications for pain relief/ anti -anxiety /anti -depressants medication generally or prior to the intervention * If suffers from any condition that Use of VR is not recommended: 1. Risk for seizures 2. Sensitivity to flashing light/motion 3. Predisposing to nausea/dizziness (vertigo, etc.) Any injury to the eyes/face/neck that would limit the use of the hardware, including blindness.
Where this trial is running
Jerusalem
- Hadassah mound scopus IVF unit — Jerusalem, Israel (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Anat Hershko-Klement, M.D
- Email: anat.klement@gmail.com
- Phone: +972549170084
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.