Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 to 50

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 typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 50 Years
SexAll
Enrollment500 (estimated)
SponsorART Fertility Clinics LLC
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Abu Dhabi)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJuly 10, 2025
Main results expectedDecember 30, 2026
Study endsDecember 31, 2026
Registry record updatedJune 25, 2026
Trial IDNCT07014267 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

  • ART Fertility Clinics LLC
    Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
    Recruiting

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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.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.