Could a VR headset and ice pack replace painkillers after C-Section?

NCT ID NCT07696949

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 10, 2026 · Last updated Jul 15, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether virtual reality (VR) and cold packs, alone or together, can reduce pain and anxiety in women after a cesarean section. About 120 women will be randomly assigned to receive VR, cold therapy, both, or standard care. The goal is to see if these drug-free approaches improve recovery and comfort after surgery.

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 (head-mounted display) and cryotherapy (cold gel packs)
What this could lead to: If effective, these simple, non-drug methods could become standard options for managing pain and anxiety after C-sections, reducing reliance on medications.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial (120 participants) testing short-term effects. Results may not apply to all women or settings, and individual responses to VR or cold therapy can vary.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety anxiety disorder Pain, Postoperative

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ANXIETY CESAREAN SECTION COMPLICATIONS POSTOPERATIVE PAIN

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