Virtual reality for comfort during first egg retrieval
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This study tests whether using a virtual reality headset during your first egg retrieval helps you feel more relaxed and comfortable during the procedure. The headset shows calming images and sounds to take your mind off the procedure.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are having your very first egg retrieval (oocyte retrieval) for IVF.
- You do not have severe vision problems that would keep you from seeing the virtual reality images.
- You do not get severe motion sickness from virtual reality or 3D videos.
- You have never had a seizure and do not have epilepsy.
- You are not claustrophobic and do not have a current migraine.
- You do not have heart disease, a pacemaker, or hearing aids.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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