Virtual reality mindfulness for reducing anxiety during fertility procedures
Official title: Virtual Reality for Mindfulness and Anxiety Reduction in Fertility Procedures
Run by ART Fertility Clinics LLC · NCT07014267 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This trial tests whether a short VR-based mindfulness program can reduce anxiety for adults having fertility-related surgical procedures.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 50 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 500 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | ART Fertility Clinics LLC Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Abu Dhabi) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | July 10, 2025 |
| Main results expected | December 30, 2026 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | June 25, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07014267 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults aged 18–50 who are scheduled for fertility-related surgical procedures and can provide informed consent are the ideal candidates for this intervention.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with a history of motion sickness or VR intolerance, those with cognitive or significant psychiatric conditions, or those requiring emergency procedures are unlikely to benefit or be eligible.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This randomized controlled trial compares a non-invasive virtual reality mindfulness intervention to standard care for patients undergoing fertility-related surgeries. Participants aged 18–50 will be randomized to receive VR-based guided mindfulness sessions in the perioperative period or usual preoperative care, with measures taken before and after the procedure. Primary outcomes include anxiety levels, with secondary outcomes of pain perception, recovery duration, and overall patient satisfaction. Exclusion criteria include a history of motion sickness, significant cognitive or psychological conditions, or emergency procedures.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the intervention could lower preoperative anxiety and related pain, shorten recovery time, and improve overall patient experience during fertility care.
How similar studies have gone: Previous perioperative and procedural VR studies have shown reductions in anxiety and pain in other settings, though fertility-specific evidence is limited.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged 18-50. * Scheduled for fertility-related surgical procedures. * Able to provide informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * History of motion sickness or VR-related discomfort. * Cognitive or psychological conditions affecting participation. * Procedures requiring emergency intervention.
Where it's running
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ART Fertility Clinics LLC
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Jonalyn Edades, Research Coordinator
- Email: jonalyn.edades@artfertilityclinics.com
- Phone: +97126528000
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.