The Effect of Using Nature Sounds and Virtual Reality During the Non-Stress Test (NCT07512999) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Effect of Using Nature Sounds and Virtual Reality During the Non-Stress Test
150 participantsStarted 2026-07-01
Plain-language summary
The aim of this study is to examine the effect of using nature sounds and virtual reality during the non-stress test on fetal well-being, maternal anxiety, comfort, and satisfaction. The study sample will consist of all pregnant women admitted to the Non-Stress Test (NST) unit. A total of 150 women will be included in the sample: 50 for the virtual reality group, 50 for the nature sounds group, and 50 for the control group.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Being 18 years of age or older
* Being at 32 weeks of gestation or beyond
* Having a healthy pregnancy
* Having a singleton and viable pregnancy
* Not using tobacco or alcohol
* Having eaten at least two hours before the NST procedure
Exclusion Criteria:
* Having any communication impairment (language, vision, hearing, speech, etc.)
* Having a physical or cognitive condition that prevents the use of the virtual reality application and nature sound Having a diagnosis of a high-risk pregnancy Having a diagnosis of a significant chronic (cardiac, renal, neurological, etc.) or psychiatric disorder (psychosis, neurosis, substance dependence, etc.) Having a multiple pregnancy Having a fetus with an anomaly Experiencing fetal distress requiring emergency intervention Having uterine contractions
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
State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) Scale
Timeframe: Before the non-stress test and after the procedure is completed (20 minutes after the start of the procedure)
2
Visual Analog Scale for Comfort (VAS-Comfort)
Timeframe: After the non-stress test is completed (20 minutes after the start of the procedure)
3
Visual Analog Scale for Satisfaction (VAS-Satisfaction)
Timeframe: After the non-stress test is completed (20 minutes after the start of the procedure)
4
Non Stress Test Evaluation Form
Timeframe: After the non-stress test is completed (20 minutes after the start of the procedure)
5
Intervention for the experimental group The Evaluation Form (Virtual reality, Nature sounds)
Timeframe: After the non-stress test is completed (20 minutes after the start of the procedure)