Virtual reality for reducing pain and anxiety in women with menstrual cramps

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 randomized trial compares a 3-day VR session to a 3-day 2D video session in university students with primary dysmenorrhea. Participants will use a VR headset or a 2D screen for 20 minutes daily and report pain and anxiety before and after each session. The goal is to see if the immersive VR experience provides greater relief than standard video viewing. The study focuses on non-pharmacological management of menstrual pain and anxiety. Findings could inform patient-facing options for symptom relief during menstruation.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* University students,
* Diagnosed with primary dysmenorrhea,
* Having a regular menstrual cycle,
* Willing to participate in the study,
* Having no vision or hearing problems.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Individuals diagnosed with secondary dysmenorrhea,
* Individuals experiencing chronic pelvic pain,
* Individuals with a psychiatric disorder,
* Individuals using hormonal therapy,
* Individuals using analgesics during menstruation,
* Individuals with visual or hearing impairments,
* Individuals wishing to withdraw at any stage of the study,
* Individuals who fill out the forms incompletely or fail to fill them out.

Where it's running

• Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University
  Erbaa, Tokat Province, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
• Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University
  Erbaa, Tokat Province, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Abdurrahim Uyanık, MSc
• Email: abdurrahim.uyanik@gop.edu.tr
• Phone: 05419634590

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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.