Virtual reality versus in-person progressive muscle relaxation for pregnant people with preeclampsia

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

Hospitalized pregnant participants with a diagnosis of preeclampsia at gestational age ≥26 weeks are assigned to receive either virtual reality–based progressive muscle relaxation using a VR headset or face-to-face progressive muscle relaxation sessions. The interventions focus on standardized progressive muscle relaxation techniques delivered via VR or by a trained practitioner, with monitoring of maternal blood pressure, stress/anxiety measures, and fetal status. Key exclusions include multiple pregnancy, assisted reproductive conception, hearing/vision impairment, HELLP syndrome, eclampsia, fetal distress requiring emergency intervention, and history of vertigo. The study compares maternal and fetal clinical outcomes and tolerability of the VR intervention versus in-person delivery during the hospitalization period.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Hospitalized with a diagnosis of preeclampsia.
* Gestational age ≥26 weeks.
* 18 years or older.
* Singleton and viable pregnancy.
* Willing to participate in the study voluntarily.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Multiple pregnancy.
* Pregnancy achieved through assisted reproductive technologies.
* Hearing or vision impairment in the pregnant individual.
* Fetal distress requiring emergency intervention.
* HELLP Syndrome or Eclampsia.
* History of vertigo.

Withdrawal Criteria:

* Cases where live birth does not occur.
* Participants who voluntarily withdraw from the study.
* Participants whose general health condition deteriorates during the intervention.
* Participants experiencing side effects from virtual reality headset use (e.g., dizziness, nausea, headache).
* Participants who do not practice progressive muscle relaxation at least once a week after the intervention.

Where it's running

• Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital
  Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Ergül Aslan, Prof. Dr. — İstanbul University-Cerrahpaşa
• Study coordinator: Güzin Ünlü Suvari, M.Sc.
• Email: guzin.unlu@ogr.iuc.edu.tr
• Phone: +902165004429

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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.