Virtual reality hypnosis tested as Drug-Free labor pain relief
NCT ID NCT07194967
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether using a virtual reality headset (HypnoVR) can help reduce pain and anxiety during labor. Seventy women in Tunis will be randomly assigned to use the headset or receive standard care. Researchers will measure pain and anxiety levels before and after the intervention.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- HypnoVR virtual reality headset
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a drug-free way to ease pain and anxiety during labor.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 70 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The effect may be modest or no better than standard care.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ben Arous regional Hospital
Ben Arous, 2096, Tunisia
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