VR relaxation tested for High-Risk pregnancies
NCT ID NCT06893510
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares virtual reality (VR) relaxation with face-to-face relaxation for pregnant women hospitalized with preeclampsia, a condition causing high blood pressure. Researchers will measure anxiety, comfort, heart rate, and baby's well-being in 96 participants. The goal is to see if VR can be a helpful, non-drug way to ease stress and improve outcomes for both mother and baby.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 96 people
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- Started
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Sep 2025
- 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 years and older
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Hospitalized with a diagnosis of preeclampsia. * Gestational age ≥26 weeks. * 18 years or older. * Singleton and viable pregnancy. * Willing to participate in the study voluntarily. Exclusion Criteria: * Multiple pregnancy. * Pregnancy achieved through assisted reproductive technologies. * Hearing or vision impairment in the pregnant individual. * Fetal distress requiring emergency intervention. * HELLP Syndrome or Eclampsia. * History of vertigo. Withdrawal Criteria: * Cases where live birth does not occur. * Participants who voluntarily withdraw from the study. * Participants whose general health condition deteriorates during the intervention. * Participants experiencing side effects from virtual reality headset use (e.g., dizziness, nausea, headache). * Participants who do not practice progressive muscle relaxation at least once a week after the intervention.
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Locations
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Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital
RECRUITINGIstanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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