Virtual reality or podcast during colposcopy
Part of Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This study compares using virtual reality (VR) or listening to a podcast during a colposcopy to see which helps you feel more comfortable and less anxious. It aims to improve your experience during the procedure.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are scheduled for a colposcopy because of abnormal cervical cells.
- You are willing to join and sign a consent form.
- You have no vision or hearing problems that would prevent you from using VR or listening to a podcast.
- You speak Turkish well enough to understand the study instructions and questionnaires.
- You are not pregnant, and you do not have conditions like epilepsy or claustrophobia that could be triggered by VR.
- You are not regularly taking sedatives or strong pain medication.
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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