Virtual Reality to Reduce Anxiety During Cervical Screening
Part of Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether wearing a virtual reality headset during a colposcopy (a procedure to examine the cervix) can help reduce anxiety, stress, and pain. You would be randomly assigned to either use VR or receive standard care during the procedure.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have a colposcopy scheduled because of abnormal cervical cells or HPV positivity
- You can read and understand Turkish
- You do not have a diagnosed mental health disorder
- You have not taken anti-anxiety or pain medication before the procedure
- You do not have severe vision problems, claustrophobia, or a history of motion sickness with VR
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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