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VR training for maternity staff aims to improve care, but study ends early

NCT ID NCT06483022

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a virtual reality training program for maternity care providers, nurses, lactation consultants, and doulas. The goal was to improve teamwork and reduce pain disparities for birthing parents. The study enrolled 66 participants but was terminated early, so the results are limited.

What this could mean

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Active substance
BELIEVE IPE Training (behavioral intervention using virtual reality)
What this could lead to
If successful, this training could help maternity care teams work better together and improve respectful care for birthing parents.
What could go wrong
The study was terminated early, so results are limited. It was a small implementation study, not designed to prove a treatment works.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

66 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jul 2024

Finished

Feb 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 99 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Healthcare Team Participants * Employed as one of the following roles: maternity care provider, nurse, lactation consultant or doula. * Primary inpatient clinical assignment is maternity care. * If Per Diem: Employed for a minimum of 4 shifts/month at a participating site. Birthing Parent Data Extraction Participants • Had a live birth at a participating site from the start of the study through the last Data Retrieval timepoint. Birthing Parent Interview Participants * Had a live birth at a participating site from the start of the study through the last Data Retrieval timepoint. * Black race or Limited English Proficiency with preferred language of Spanish. * Age ≥ 18. Exclusion Criteria: Healthcare Team Participants • None Birthing Parent Data Extraction Participants • Baby with birth gestational age \< 24 weeks. Birthing Parent Interview Participants * Baby with birth gestational age \< 24 weeks. * Baby is no longer alive at time of Data Retrieval (regardless of gestational age). * Currently incarcerated. * Previously completed a birthing parent interview for the BELIEVE study. * Previously enrolled as a Healthcare Team Participant.

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Conditions

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Pain pregnancy disorder puerperal disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Pain Postpartum Pregnancy related

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of North Carolina

    Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599, United States

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