CompletedNot Applicable

Effect of Virtual Reality Glasses on Pain and Anxiety During Intrauterine Device Insertion in Women

Turkey (Türkiye)70 participantsStarted 2025-03-04

Plain-language summary

This study aims to evaluate the effect of virtual reality glasses on pain perception and anxiety levels during intrauterine device insertion in women. Participants undergoing intrauterine device insertion will be randomly assigned to either a virtual reality invervention group or a standard care control group. Pain intensity and anxiety levels will be assessed during and after the procedure using validated measurement tools. The findings of this study may contribute to improving patient comfort during intrauterine device insertion.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 49 Years

SexFEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Those aged 18-49 * Those who understand and speak Turkish * Those without visual or hearing impairments * Women who agree to participate in the study * Those with adequate mental and emotional health * Those who will undergo a copper intrauterine device (IUD) Exclusion Criteria: * Those outside the 18-49 age range * Those who do not speak Turkish * Those with visual, hearing, or speech impairments * Those with diagnosed psychiatric illnesses * Those taking psychiatric medications

What they're measuring

Pain insensity during IUD insertion

Timeframe: İmmediately after the procedure

Pain catastrophizing(Pain Catastrophizing Scale, PCS)

Timeframe: İmmediately after the procedure

State Anxiety level(STAI-S)

Timeframe: İmmediately after the procedure

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07325695

SponsorSerap Ozturk Altinayak

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-07-31

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