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VR goggles may take the edge off IUD insertion

NCT ID NCT07580885

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Mersin University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether wearing virtual reality goggles showing relaxing nature scenes and music during IUD insertion could reduce pain and anxiety. 70 women were randomly assigned to either VR or standard care. Researchers measured pain, anxiety, comfort, and vital signs. The goal is to find a non-drug way to improve the experience.

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 goggles showing relaxing 3D nature scenes with calming music
What this could lead to
If it works, this could give women a simple, drug-free way to feel less pain and anxiety during IUD insertion.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center trial with only 70 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The effect may be modest or due to the extra attention patients received.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

agnosia anxiety anxiety disorder Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ANXIETY NURSING INTERVENTIONS PAIN MANAGEMENT VIRTUAL REALITY

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Women's and Children's Hospital

    Gaziantep, 27270, Turkey (Türkiye)

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