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Virtual hospital tour may calm Moms-to-Be facing early delivery

NCT ID NCT05547724

Symptom relief Sponsor: University Hospital, Limoges Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether a virtual reality (VR) tour of the delivery room and neonatal unit could reduce anxiety in pregnant women hospitalized with a high risk of preterm birth. The 85 participants were between 24 and 34 weeks pregnant and had received steroids for fetal lung development. The VR experience aimed to prepare them for a possible early delivery and help them feel more relaxed.

What this could mean

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Active substance
virtual reality
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to lower stress for pregnant women facing preterm delivery.
What could go wrong
The trial was terminated early, so results are limited. It was a small study, and virtual reality may not work for everyone or could cause discomfort.

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Study facts

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

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

85 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2023

Finished

May 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Hospitalized patient * Patient with high risk of preterm delivery * \> 24 Week of Gestation (WG) et ≤ 34 WG * Patient who received corticosteroids for fetal lung maturation in the previous 24h * Patient \> 18 years old Exclusion Criteria: * Patient no speak french * no read french * \> 34 WG * Guardianship, curatorship, or under the protection of a conservator * Foetus vital prognosis engaged * Medical contraindication to virtual reality: Epilepsy, bipolarity, severe motion sickness ( evaluated by the patient herself : history of nausea, sweat, emesis during car, boat or airplane transportation … +/- preventive therapy)

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety disorder Premature Birth

As listed by the trial registrant

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

High risk of preterm delivery

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Limoges Univesity Hospital

    Limoges, 87042, France