Virtual reality nature escape may calm fear of childbirth in High-Risk pregnancies

NCT ID NCT07724249

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Sümeyye BAL Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Summary

This trial tests whether watching a calming nature video through a virtual reality headset can reduce fear of childbirth and anxiety in high-risk pregnant women who are on bed rest in the hospital. Participants in the intervention group will view a VR nature scene with relaxing sounds in addition to standard care, while a control group receives routine care alone. The study aims to see if this simple, non-drug distraction technique can improve psychological well-being during a stressful hospital stay.

What this could mean

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Active substance: a virtual reality headset-based nature video intervention
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to reduce fear and anxiety in high-risk pregnant women during hospital bed rest.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 60 participants. The effect may be modest or no better than routine care, and VR headsets may cause discomfort or dizziness in some users.

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Conditions

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anxiety anxiety disorder

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ANXIETY HIGH-RISK PREGNANCY

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