VR training for maternity staff aims to improve care, but study ends early

NCT ID NCT06483022

Terminated Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a virtual reality training program for maternity care providers, nurses, lactation consultants, and doulas. The goal was to improve teamwork and reduce pain disparities for birthing parents. The study enrolled 66 participants but was terminated early, so the results are limited.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: BELIEVE IPE Training (behavioral intervention using virtual reality)
What this could lead to: If successful, this training could help maternity care teams work better together and improve respectful care for birthing parents.
What could go wrong: The study was terminated early, so results are limited. It was a small implementation study, not designed to prove a treatment works.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Pain pregnancy disorder puerperal disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

PAIN POSTPARTUM PREGNANCY RELATED

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of North Carolina

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599, United States

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