Comparison of Virtual Reality and Podcast in Improving Patient Experience During Colposcopy (NCT06940583) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Comparison of Virtual Reality and Podcast in Improving Patient Experience During Colposcopy
Turkey (Türkiye)75 participantsStarted 2025-04-30
Plain-language summary
This study wants to see if two things-virtual reality (VR) and podcasts-can help women feel better during a medical test called colposcopy. The study looks at stress, anxiety, pain, and heartbeat. It also checks if women are happy with the test and how long the test takes.
There are three groups: one uses VR, one listens to a podcast, and one gets no extra help.
The study will include 75 women in Turkey. All women are 25 to 65 years old and need to have a colposcopy.
Some women cannot join the study-for example, if they are pregnant, cannot see or hear well, or take strong medicine for pain or stress.
Who can participate
Age range
25 Years – 65 Years
Sex
FEMALE
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients scheduled for colposcopy procedure due to suspicion of cervical squamous intraepithelial lesions.
* Individuals who agree to sign the informed consent form and are willing to participate after being informed about the procedure.
* Individuals who are deemed suitable for the colposcopy procedure and whose health status does not constitute an obstacle to perform this procedure (no visual or hearing impairment).
* Volunteers who speak Turkish at a level to understand the methods and questionnaires used in the study.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Those with claustrophobia, epilepsy, or any other neurological or psychological disorder that may cause discomfort when using the VR headset.
* Individuals with hearing loss that affects their ability to hear podcast content.
* Individuals with vision loss that affects their ability to see VR content.
* Individuals who have previously experienced discomfort while using VR or are unable to adapt to VR
* Individuals who are not suitable for the colposcopy procedure or have a serious health condition that may affect the procedure
* Individuals who are pregnant.
* Individuals with language barriers who may have difficulty understanding the study procedures or distractions.
* Individuals with regular use of sedative or pain medication that may affect stress or pain management during the study.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Perceived Stress Scale
Timeframe: Before and after colposcopy at 5 min.
2
State Anxiety Inventory
Timeframe: Before and after colposcopy procedure 5 min.
3
Visual Analog Scale
Timeframe: Before and after colposcopy procedure 5 min.