Virtual hospital tour may calm Moms-to-Be facing early delivery
NCT ID NCT05547724
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a virtual reality (VR) tour of the delivery room and neonatal unit could reduce anxiety in pregnant women hospitalized with a high risk of preterm birth. The 85 participants were between 24 and 34 weeks pregnant and had received steroids for fetal lung development. The VR experience aimed to prepare them for a possible early delivery and help them feel more relaxed.
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
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to lower stress for pregnant women facing preterm delivery.
- What could go wrong
- The trial was terminated early, so results are limited. It was a small study, and virtual reality may not work for everyone or could cause discomfort.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Limoges Univesity Hospital
Limoges, 87042, France