Virtual reality therapy for vaginal pain or fear
Part of Mental health, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial uses virtual reality to help people with vaginismus, a condition where vaginal penetration causes fear or pain. It aims to reduce that fear and discomfort, and participants need to travel to Vancouver for the sessions.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with vaginismus, which means you feel marked fear or anxiety about pain during or before vaginal penetration
- You are over 19 years old, of any sexual orientation
- You can speak and understand English fluently
- You have normal vision (glasses or contacts are fine)
- You are able to travel to Vancouver for study visits
- You do not have unprovoked vaginal pain, a vulvar skin condition like lichen sclerosus, or epilepsy with photosensitive 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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