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Can a VR headset make childbirth less painful?

NCT ID NCT07329764

Symptom relief Sponsor: Wan-Lin Pan Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 03, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether using a virtual reality headset during labor can help reduce pain and anxiety and make the childbirth experience more satisfying. About 92 women in Taiwan will be randomly assigned to either use VR with calming nature scenes and music or receive standard care. Researchers will measure pain, anxiety, and satisfaction levels to see if VR offers real benefits.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
Virtual reality headset with immersive nature imagery and music
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a drug-free, low-cost way to ease pain and anxiety during labor and improve the childbirth experience.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 92 participants, so results may not apply widely. The effect may be modest or not better than standard care.

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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

92 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Dec 2025

Finished

Jun 2026

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

Accepted

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Women meeting the following criteria were eligible for enrollment: 1. Pregnant. 2. Aged 18 years or older. 3. Pregnant for more than 37 weeks. 4. Single baby born in the cephalic presentation and willing to deliver naturally. 5. Admitted to the hospital during the latent period. 6. No major medical conditions or complications during pregnancy for either mother or baby. 7. Able to hear, speak, read, and write Chinese. 8. Interested in participating in this study and agreeing to complete the questionnaire. Women meeting the above criteria will be enrolled after the researchers explain the research methods and objectives. Exclusion criteria include: 1. Virtual reality sickness. 2. Vision or hearing problems. 3. Withdrawal from the study. 4. Maternal or fetal condition requiring emergency cesarean section. 5. Those diagnosed with migraine, epilepsy, or mental illness.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety anxiety disorder Labor Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Anxiety Childbirth experience Labor pain Relieve pain

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Saint Paul's Hospital

    Taoyuan, Taoyuan City, 330, Taiwan

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