Virtual reality for pain during early abortion
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests if using a virtual reality headset during a first trimester procedural abortion can help reduce pain and anxiety. You may be eligible if you are planning to have an abortion at Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania and meet the criteria below.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have decided to have a procedural abortion at Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania
- You are less than 14 weeks pregnant on the day of the abortion
- You can read and understand English
- You do not have vertigo, epilepsy, or claustrophobia
- You do not need hearing aids and have no major hearing or vision problems
- You do not have an implanted device like a pacemaker
- You do not need misoprostol to prepare your cervix
- You have not had a prior unsuccessful attempt at abortion during this pregnancy
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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