Virtual Reality as a Method for Pain and Anxiety Control During First Trimester Procedural Abortion
Eligible age
18+ yrs
Accepts
Women
Locations
1 state
Healthy volunteers
No
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About this study
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether use of a virtual reality (VR) headset showing a meditative nature video will help reduce pain and anxiety during a first trimester procedural abortion. Investigators will enroll 72 patients undergoing a first trimester procedural abortion with usual care to manage pain and anxiety compared to use of a VR headset in addition to usual care to see if use of the VR headset will decrease pain and anxiety and increase satisfaction with the procedure.
Sponsor: Study Investigator
You may qualify if…
- ✓ Patients at Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania who have decided to undergo and are eligible for a procedural abortion.
- ✓ 18 years old or older
- ✓ \<14 weeks gestation on day of abortion
- ✓ Able to comprehend written English
- ✓ Willing to comply with the study protocol
- ✓ Willing and able to provide informed consent
You may not qualify if…
- ✕ History of vertigo
- ✕ History of epilepsy
- ✕ Claustrophobia
- ✕ Significant hearing or visual impairments (such as deafness or blindness)
- ✕ Require hearing aids
- ✕ Have an implanted medical device, such as cardiac pacemaker or defibrillator
- ✕ Require misoprostol for cervical preparation
- ✕ Prior unsuccessful attempt at abortion during this pregnancy
Where it's recruiting
Pittsburgh
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · NCT07288047 · last updated 2026-05-06