Could a VR headset replace painkillers during labor induction?
NCT ID NCT05155826
First seen Jun 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether using a virtual reality headset during placement of a cervical ripening balloon can reduce pain and anxiety for women undergoing labor induction. Sixty pregnant women will either receive standard care or standard care plus a VR experience. The goal is to see if distraction through VR lowers the maximum pain felt during the procedure.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Virtual reality headset (Deepsen® VRx)
- What this could lead to
- If effective, virtual reality could offer a drug-free way to manage pain and anxiety during labor induction procedures.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 60 participants, so results may not apply widely. The effect may be limited to distraction and not reduce actual pain.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHU de Saint-Etienne
Saint-Etienne, 42055, France
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