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Virtual reality may help women with vaginismus complete pelvic ultrasounds

NCT ID NCT07734454

Symptom relief Sponsor: Demet Mutlu Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 29, 2026 · Last updated Jul 30, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether virtual reality nature scenes or calming music can help women with vaginismus—a condition causing involuntary pelvic muscle tightening—complete a transvaginal ultrasound with less pain and anxiety. About 90 women who have not been able to have vaginal intercourse despite standard care will be randomly assigned to receive standard care alone, virtual reality, music, or both during the procedure. The study measures how many successfully finish the ultrasound and how they rate their pain, anxiety, and satisfaction.

What this could mean

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Active substance
virtual reality nature scenes (immersive visual modulation) and/or ambient music therapy
What this could lead to
If it works, this approach could offer a drug-free way to help women with vaginismus undergo necessary gynecologic exams with less fear and discomfort.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial. The benefits may not be large or may not apply to all women. Virtual reality headsets can cause motion sickness or discomfort in some people.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 90 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jul 2026

Expected to finish

Jul 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

A government agency

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Who can take part

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Ages

20 to 40 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Female participants aged 20-40 years. * Diagnosis of Genito-Pelvic Pain/Penetration Disorder (GPPPD; vaginismus) according to DSM-5 criteria. * Failure to achieve vaginal intercourse despite previous standard care for vaginismus. * Previously evaluated by a gynecologist and/or a psychiatrist, clinical psychologist, or certified sexual therapist. * Scheduled to undergo transvaginal ultrasonography. * Able to understand the study procedures and provide written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Active psychiatric disorder that may interfere with study participation. * Current pregnancy or previous childbirth. * Visual or hearing impairment preventing the use of the virtual reality device or ambient music intervention. * Pelvic anatomical abnormalities preventing transvaginal ultrasonography. * Concurrent participation in another interventional study for vaginismus. * Inability or unwillingness to provide written informed consent.

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Conditions

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vaginismus

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Vaginismus

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  • Kayseri Private Erciyes Hospital

    Kayseri, 38030, Turkey (Türkiye)

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