Virtual forest bathing: could VR ease anxiety for Moms-to-Be?
NCT ID NCT07512999
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study will test whether listening to nature sounds or watching virtual reality nature scenes can reduce anxiety and improve comfort and satisfaction for pregnant women during a non-stress test (NST), a routine check of fetal well-being. Researchers plan to enroll 150 healthy pregnant women at 32 weeks or later, dividing them into a VR group, a nature sounds group, and a control group. The goal is to see if these relaxing interventions make the experience less stressful for mothers.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- virtual reality and nature sounds
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help pregnant women feel more relaxed and comfortable during routine fetal monitoring.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with 150 participants, so results may not apply to all pregnant women. The effects on fetal well-being are also uncertain.
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