Determination of the Effect of Using Virtual Glasses on Pain and Anxiety During IUD Application

NCT07545850 | Enrolling By Invitation DMC

• 1 other identifier: 2023/5362
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 114
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This randomized controlled experimental study aimed to determine the effect of using virtual glasses during IUD application on pain and anxiety. The hypotheses of the study were determined as follows. H1-a: Using virtual glasses during IUD application affects the level of pain. H1-b: Using virtual glasses during IUD application affects the level of anxiety.

Conditions

Women Health

Keywords

UID Aplication; virtual reality; anxiety; pain; women health

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Visual Analog Scale (VAS)

  VAS is a scale created between 0-10 cm. According to the scale, 0 cm: pain is not severe at all, 10 cm: unbearable pain. On the scale, 0-44 mm indicates mild pain, 45-74 mm indicates moderate pain, and 75-100 mm indicates severe pain.

  20 minute

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Spielberger State Anxiety Inventory

  20 minute

Study Arms (2)

standard care

NO INTERVENTION

The group that did not use virtual reality glasses

group that used virtual reality glasses

EXPERIMENTAL

The group that used virtual reality glasses

Other: virtual reality application

Interventions

virtual reality application OTHER

Virtual reality (VR) glasses are used as a midwifery intervention to reduce anxiety, stress, comfort and pain by directing the individual's attention to a different direction. VR glasses are a stress induction method that provides a fictional reality simulation with visual-visual orientation and three-dimensional views that allow the person to experience real-time perspective. Although the purpose of designing VR glasses is the entertainment sector and architectural studies, the use of VR glasses in the medical field has been increasing recently. In clinical areas, VR glasses are used to direct the attention of patients to another direction, reduce anxiety, stress and pain, and provide comfort and convenience. Some studies in the field of obstetrics reveal the positive effect of VR glasses.

group that used virtual reality glasses

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 49 Years
• Sex: female
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Literate,
• No communication problems,
• No psychiatric diagnosis,

You may not qualify if:

• diagnosed with psychiatric disorders having vision problems wearing glasses

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Inonu University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Inonu University

Malatya, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Related Links

• Noben L, Goossens SMTA, Truijens SEM, Van BMMG, Perquin CW, Slooter GD, Van RSJ. A virtual reality video to improve information provision and reduce anxiety before cesarean delivery: randomized controlled trial. JMIR mental health 2019, 6: 1-13.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Anxiety Disorders; Pain

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Mental Disorders; Neurologic Manifestations; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: INVESTIGATOR
• Purpose: SUPPORTIVE CARE
• Intervention Model: CROSSOVER
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: PhD student

Model Details: Crossover Assignment randomized controlled trial conducted with experimental and control groups.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: April 16, 2026
• First Posted: April 22, 2026
• Study Start: March 31, 2024
• Primary Completion: March 31, 2024
• Study Completion (Estimated): August 31, 2026
• Last Updated: April 22, 2026

Record last verified: 2025-04

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)