Virtual reality therapy for vaginismus-related pain and fear
Part of Mental health, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests whether virtual reality exposure therapy can help reduce the fear and anxiety associated with vaginal penetration in people with vaginismus. If it works, it could become a practical treatment you can use in everyday clinical care.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with vaginismus, meaning marked fear or anxiety about vaginal penetration due to anticipated or actual pain.
- You are 19 years old or older.
- You are fluent in English, since all materials and questionnaires are in English.
- You have normal or corrected-to-normal vision (for example, glasses or contacts are fine).
- You can travel to Vancouver for study visits.
- You do not have unprovoked vaginal pain, vulvar skin conditions like lichen sclerosus, or epilepsy with light-triggered seizures.
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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