Virtual Reality for Pain Relief During Labor
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests whether using virtual reality can help reduce pain and anxiety during labor. If you are having a low-risk pregnancy and plan a vaginal delivery, you may be able to use a VR headset during contractions to distract from pain.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 45 years old
- You are pregnant with one baby, head-down, at 37 to 41 weeks
- Your labor started on its own (not induced)
- Your pregnancy is low-risk with no major complications
- You want to deliver vaginally and have had at least 4 prenatal visits
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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