VR goggles ease IUD pain: no drugs needed!
NCT ID NCT07648134
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether watching an immersive virtual reality (VR) video during IUD insertion can lower pain and anxiety. 90 women took part, with half using VR and half receiving standard care. The goal was to see if VR offers a safe, simple, drug-free way to improve the experience.
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Tanta University Hospital
Tanta, 74322, Egypt
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