Virtual reality nature escape may calm fear of childbirth in High-Risk pregnancies
NCT ID NCT07724249
First seen Jul 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Summary
This trial tests whether watching a calming nature video through a virtual reality headset can reduce fear of childbirth and anxiety in high-risk pregnant women who are on bed rest in the hospital. Participants in the intervention group will view a VR nature scene with relaxing sounds in addition to standard care, while a control group receives routine care alone. The study aims to see if this simple, non-drug distraction technique can improve psychological well-being during a stressful hospital stay.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- a virtual reality headset-based nature video intervention
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to reduce fear and anxiety in high-risk pregnant women during hospital bed rest.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 60 participants. The effect may be modest or no better than routine care, and VR headsets may cause discomfort or dizziness in some users.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 60 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Jul 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Sep 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Women aged 18 years or older * Willing to participate in the study and provide written informed consent * No diagnosed psychiatric or mental disorder Exclusion Criteria: \-
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