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Virtual reality may ease pain of egg retrieval without extra drugs

NCT ID NCT05528497

Symptom relief Sponsor: Rennes University Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether wearing a virtual reality headset during oocyte (egg) retrieval under local anesthesia can lower pain and anxiety. About 90 women undergoing IVF or egg donation who choose local anesthesia will be randomly assigned to use the VR headset or not. The goal is to see if this simple, non-invasive tool can improve comfort and satisfaction, potentially offering a safer alternative to general anesthesia.

What this could mean

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Active substance
virtual reality headset
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a non-drug way to ease pain and anxiety during oocyte retrieval, potentially making local anesthesia a more comfortable choice.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with 90 participants. The VR effect may be modest or not better than standard care, and not all patients may tolerate the headset.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

90 people

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Started

Sep 2022

Finished

Aug 2023

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Female adult (at least 18 years old) * For whom an oocyte retrieval is planned * Who has had an anesthesia consultation * Who has chosen local anesthesia * Who has signed an informed and written consent * Affiliated to a social security system. Exclusion Criteria: * Pre-existing dizzying sensations * Severe facial wounds * History of epilepsy * Adults under legal protection, curatorship or guardianship, adults deprived of liberty

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Local anaesthesia Oocyte retrieval Virtual reality

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Rennes University Hospital

    Rennes, Brittany Region, 35033, France

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