Can a VR headset calm nerves during fertility treatment?
NCT ID NCT07014267
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether using a virtual reality mindfulness app can lower anxiety in people undergoing fertility surgeries. 500 participants will be randomly assigned to either standard care or a VR experience before their procedure. Researchers will measure anxiety levels and pain to see if VR makes a difference.
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 mindfulness app (Tripp or similar)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to ease anxiety and improve comfort during fertility treatments.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage study with no phase, and results may not apply to all patients. VR might cause discomfort in some people.
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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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ART Fertility Clinics LLC
RECRUITINGAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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