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Virtual reality headsets could replace sedatives for C-Section anxiety

NCT ID NCT07343843

Symptom relief Sponsor: Benha University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether wearing a virtual reality headset with calming scenes can reduce anxiety and stress during a cesarean section as well as a sedative drug called dexmedetomidine. Fifty-two women having planned C-sections will be randomly assigned to receive either the VR headset or the drug through an IV. Researchers will measure anxiety levels, heart rate, blood pressure, and how the baby is doing after birth.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Dexmedetomidine (sedative drug) and virtual reality (immersive audiovisual content)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could offer a non-drug option (VR) to reduce anxiety during C-sections, avoiding potential side effects of sedatives.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study (52 participants) comparing two interventions, so results may not apply broadly. The VR approach may not work for everyone, and the drug has known risks like low blood pressure.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 52 people

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Started

Jan 2026

Expected to finish

Jul 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age over 18 years old. * American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status II. * Scheduled for elective cesarean section (CS) delivery under Central Neuraxial Blockade. * Provide informed consent and agree to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Patient's refusal * Patient known have contraindications for Regional Anesthesia as infection at the site of injection, severe coagulopathy or allergy to local anesthetics. * Patient with psychiatric disorders. * Sensory impairment (blindness, deafness). * Any technical problem preventing proper fitting of the glasses to the patient face. * Patients with cognitive impairment, epilepsy or with claustrophobia * Patients with suspected eye infection * Signs of active labor. * Pregnancy related-diseases or antepartum hemorrhage. * Presence of Fetal distress.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety anxiety disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Cesarean section Dexmedetomidine Hemodynamics Maternal anxiety Neonatal outcomes Stress Virtual reality

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Benha University

    RECRUITING

    Banhā, Benha, 13518, Egypt

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