Virtual reality preparation for women with past difficult births
Treatments studied
Part of Mental health, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests a virtual reality program to help pregnant women who had a distressing previous birth feel more prepared and less anxious about their upcoming delivery. It aims to see if using VR can improve their birth experience.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older and pregnant.
- You are at least 32 weeks along in your pregnancy.
- You have given birth before and found that experience distressing or traumatic.
- You can read and understand the language used in the program.
- You are willing to participate voluntarily and sign a consent form.
- You do not have a psychiatric diagnosis or anxiety disorder requiring active treatment, and you do not have a high-risk pregnancy or complications that would limit participation.
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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