Comparing virtual reality and podcasts during colposcopy
Part of Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether using a virtual reality headset or listening to a podcast can help you feel more comfortable during a colposcopy. If you are scheduled for this procedure and can speak Turkish, you may be able to join.
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Who can take part
- You are scheduled for a colposcopy because of a possible abnormal cervical cell finding.
- You can understand Turkish well enough to follow the study instructions and fill out questionnaires.
- You do not have hearing or vision problems that would prevent you from using VR or listening to a podcast.
- You do not have claustrophobia, epilepsy, or other conditions that could make VR uncomfortable.
- You are not pregnant and do not regularly take sedatives or strong pain medication.
- You have not had a bad reaction to virtual reality in the past.
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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