Virtual Reality-Assisted Nursing Intervention During Intrauterine Device Insertion
Turkey (Türkiye)70 participantsStarted 2024-02-25
Plain-language summary
Effect of Virtual Reality-Assisted Nursing Intervention on Pain and Anxiety During Intrauterine Device Insertion: A Randomized Controlled Trial April 30, 2026 The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of a virtual reality-assisted nursing intervention on participants' pain, anxiety, physiological parameters and comfort levels during Intrauterine Device (IUD) insertion. In this context, the study which hypothesises that the virtual reality application will reduce pain and anxiety during the procedure, support physiological stability, and enhance participants' comfort levels was designed as a randomised controlled trial.
Who can participate
Age range
18 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:
* Being 18 years and older
* Being sexually active
* Having decided to have an IUD inserted
* Being gynecologically suitable for an IUD
* Having no communication impediment
Exclusion Criteria:
* Visual or hearing impairment
* Diagnosed psychiatric illness
* History of epilepsy
* Severe dizziness or condition that prevents VR use
* IUD contraindications detected during gynecological examination
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
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Pain Level
Timeframe: Immediately post-procedure (speculum, tenaculum, immediately after insertion, and post-procedure)