Can virtual reality or a stress ball ease pain during childbirth stitches?
NCT ID NCT07499011
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether using virtual reality goggles or squeezing a stress ball can help reduce pain during episiotomy repair (stitches after childbirth). 112 women were randomly assigned to use VR, a stress ball, both, or standard care. The goal was to see which method works best for pain relief without medication.
What this could mean
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Active substance
virtual reality goggles and stress ball
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a simple, drug-free way to ease pain during a common childbirth procedure.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with 112 participants, so results may not apply to all women. Pain is subjective and distraction techniques may not work for everyone.
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Locations
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Feminine and Children Teaching Hospital and al _Rumaitha Hospital
Samawah, Muthanna Governorate, Iraq