Can a VR headset or a stress ball ease pain during stitches after birth?

NCT ID NCT07499011

First seen Apr 06, 2026 · Last updated May 10, 2026 · Updated 5 times

Summary

This study tested simple, drug-free ways to help women feel less pain during episiotomy repair (stitches after childbirth). 112 women were split into four groups: one used virtual reality, one squeezed a stress ball, one did both, and one received standard care. The goal was to see which method worked best for reducing pain during the procedure.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Feminine and Children Teaching Hospital and al _Rumaitha Hospital

    Samawah, Muthanna Governorate, Iraq

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