VR training for maternity staff aims to improve care, but study ends early
NCT ID NCT06483022
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
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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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University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599, United States