The Effect of a Virtual Reality Video Intervention
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interventional
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Brief Summary
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effect of a virtual reality (VR) video intervention on fear of childbirth and anxiety among hospitalized high-risk pregnant women receiving bed rest. High-risk pregnancy and prolonged hospitalization may increase psychological distress, including fear of childbirth and anxiety. Virtual reality has emerged as a non-pharmacological distraction technique that promotes relaxation by immersing individuals in calming virtual environments. Participants in the intervention group will watch a nature-themed VR video with relaxing sounds using a VR headset in addition to routine care, while the control group will receive routine care only. The findings may provide evidence for the use of VR as a supportive nursing intervention to improve the psychological well-being of hospitalized high-risk pregnant women.
Trial Health
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participants targeted
Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable
Started Jul 2026
Shorter than P25 for not_applicable
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
First Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
July 8, 2026
CompletedStudy Start
First participant enrolled
July 15, 2026
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
July 24, 2026
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
September 15, 2026
ExpectedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
September 15, 2026
July 24, 2026
July 1, 2026
2 months
July 8, 2026
July 23, 2026
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (2)
State Anxiety
State Anxiety Inventory (SAI) (State subscale of the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, STAI-State)
Baseline (immediately before the intervention) and immediately after the 15-minute intervention
Fear of Childbirth
Wijma Delivery Expectancy/Experience Questionnaire Version A (W-DEQ Version A)
Baseline (immediately before the intervention) and immediately after the 15-minute intervention
Study Arms (2)
Virtual Reality Group
EXPERIMENTALIn addition to routine obstetric and nursing care, participants assigned to the virtual reality group will receive a virtual reality intervention. Women in this group will wear a virtual reality headset while resting in bed and watch a relaxing 360° nature video accompanied by calming natural sounds for approximately 30 minutes. The virtual reality intervention is designed to promote relaxation and reduce fear of childbirth and anxiety during hospitalization.
control group
NO INTERVENTIONParticipants assigned to the control group will receive routine obstetric and nursing care only. No additional intervention will be administered.
Interventions
Participants assigned to the control group will receive routine obstetric and nursing care only. No additional intervention will be administered.
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- Women aged 18 years or older
- Willing to participate in the study and provide written informed consent
- No diagnosed psychiatric or mental disorder
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
- Sümeyye BALlead
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Central Study Contacts
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
- Ph.D.
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
July 8, 2026
First Posted
July 24, 2026
Study Start
July 15, 2026
Primary Completion (Estimated)
September 15, 2026
Study Completion (Estimated)
September 15, 2026
Last Updated
July 24, 2026
Record last verified: 2026-07