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Virtual Reality for Pain and Anxiety During Surgical Uterine Evacuation After Early Pregnancy Loss
Sponsor: Tarsus University
Summary
This study will examine whether virtual reality can reduce pain and anxiety in women undergoing surgical uterine evacuation after early pregnancy loss at Tarsus State Hospital, Türkiye. Ninety women will be randomly assigned to two groups of 45 participants each. One group will receive virtual reality in addition to routine care, while the other group will receive routine care alone. Researchers will compare pain, anxiety, and vital signs between the groups to assess the effects of virtual reality.
Official title: The Effect of Virtual Reality on Pain and Anxiety During Surgical Uterine Evacuation in Women Experiencing Early Pregnancy Loss: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
90
Start Date
2026-11
Completion Date
2027-04-30
Last Updated
2026-11-03
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Virtual reality distraction
Participants will view standardized relaxing nature scenes with nature sounds through a virtual reality headset, in addition to routine care. The intervention will begin immediately before speculum insertion and continue until surgical uterine evacuation is completed. Audio volume will allow communication with the clinical team. The intervention will be stopped if the participant requests removal or experiences discomfort. Duration, completion status, and reasons for discontinuation will be recorded.
Locations (1)
Tarsus State Hospital
Tarsus, Mersin, Turkey (Türkiye)