The Impact of Virtual Reality Glasses on Maternal Satisfaction and Postpartum Comfort in Cesarean Sections Performed Under Spinal Anesthesia

NCT07247643 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: E-10333602-050.04-280407
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 96
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

Due to the stressful nature of cesarean birth, it is important that the use of virtual reality (VR) glasses is both feasible and effective. While wearing VR glasses, the distraction effect can reduce women's focus on pain and the surgical procedure itself. Furthermore, VR applications have been shown to increase women's satisfaction with the birth experience. This study will be conducted as a randomized controlled trial. A total of 96 participants will be included, with 48 assigned to the intervention group and 48 to the control group. The intervention group will consist of women undergoing repeat cesarean section under spinal anesthesia. During the procedure, participants in the intervention group will watch nature videos with sound through VR glasses. The VR application will be paused when the baby is born to allow for initial neonatal care and skin-to-skin contact. After skin-to-skin contact has been established, the VR application will resume and continue until the completion of the suturing process. Subsequently, once the women are transferred to the ward, the "Personal Information Form," the "Postpartum Comfort Scale," and the "Cesarean Birth Satisfaction Scale for Women Under Spinal Anesthesia," developed by the researcher, will be administered at an appropriate time. This study is expected to support healthcare professionals in integrating VR technology into childbirth practices by providing insights into women's experiences with this intervention. In this way, the study aims to reduce negative emotions experienced during cesarean birth, support the postpartum recovery process, and enhance overall patient satisfaction. Moreover, the findings will contribute to improving the feasibility of digital innovations in healthcare, enhancing the quality of birth experiences, and strengthening the approach to patient-centered care.

Conditions

Caesarean Section

Keywords

caesarean section; virtual reality; cesarean birth satisfaction; postpartum comfort; spinal anesthesia

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Cesarean Birth Satisfaction

  Women's satisfaction with their cesarean delivery experience will be assessed using the researcher-developed "Cesarean Delivery Satisfaction Scale for Women Under Spinal Anesthesia." It will be measured using a researcher-developed 11-item, 5-point Likert-type scale (scores range from 11 to 55), with higher scores indicating greater satisfaction.

  Within 48 hours after cesarean delivery

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Postpartum Comfort

  Within 48 hours after cesarean delivery

Study Arms (2)

(Intervention Group): Virtual Reality Glasses

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants in this group will undergo cesarean section under spinal anesthesia and, during the procedure, will watch immersive nature videos with sound through virtual reality (VR) glasses. The VR application will be paused at the time of birth to allow for initial newborn care and skin-to-skin contact, and then resumed until the completion of suturing. In addition to the VR application, all participants will also receive standard perioperative care that is routinely provided to patients undergoing cesarean delivery.

Device: (Intervention Group): Virtual Reality Glasses

Control Group

OTHER

Participants in this group will undergo cesarean section under spinal anesthesia and will receive routine perioperative care only, without the use of virtual reality.

Other: Control Group

Interventions

(Intervention Group): Virtual Reality Glasses DEVICE

Participants in this group will undergo cesarean section under spinal anesthesia and, during the procedure, will watch immersive nature videos with sound through virtual reality (VR) glasses. The VR application will be paused at the time of birth to allow for initial newborn care and skin-to-skin contact, and then resumed until the completion of suturing. Standard perioperative care will also be provided.

(Intervention Group): Virtual Reality Glasses

Control Group OTHER

Participants in this group will undergo cesarean section under spinal anesthesia and will receive routine perioperative care only, without the use of virtual reality.

Control Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 45 Years
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Women aged 18-45 years
• Undergoing elective repeat cesarean section under spinal anesthesia
• Able to communicate in Turkish and provide informed consent
• Singleton pregnancy

You may not qualify if:

• Presence of obstetric or medical complications requiring general anesthesia
• Emergency cesarean sections
• Psychiatric or neurological disorders that may interfere with VR use
• Contraindications to spinal anesthesia
• Visual or hearing impairments preventing effective use of VR glasses

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Büşra Küçüktürkmen: lead

MeSH Terms

Interventions

Control Groups

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Epidemiologic Research Design; Epidemiologic Methods; Investigative Techniques; Research Design; Methods

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: SUPPORTIVE CARE
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Research Assistant, Department of Midwifery

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: September 7, 2025
• First Posted: November 25, 2025
• Study Start: November 15, 2025
• Primary Completion: November 30, 2025
• Study Completion: January 30, 2026
• Last Updated: November 25, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-11