Virtual reality for pain and anxiety during labor
Part of Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests if using virtual reality during labor can reduce pain and anxiety and improve satisfaction. It's for pregnant women who are at least 37 weeks along, carrying a single baby in head-down position, and planning a natural birth.
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Who can take part
- You are pregnant and at least 18 years old.
- You are at least 37 weeks pregnant with a single baby that is head-down.
- You plan to give birth naturally (not by C-section).
- You were admitted to the hospital early in labor (latent phase).
- You have no major pregnancy complications or health conditions.
- You can understand, speak, read, and write Chinese.
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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