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The Use of Virtual Reality Glasses in Women With Premature Rupture of Membranes

Turkey (Türkiye)176 participantsStarted 2026-06-16

Plain-language summary

The Effect of Virtual Reality Glass Use on Fetal Health Anxiety, Prenatal Distress, and Maternal-Fetal Attachment in Women with Premature Rupture of Membranes: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 50 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 nulliparous * Having a diagnosis of preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM) * Being between 24 and 37 weeks of gestation * Having a singleton pregnancy * Being hospitalized in the ward for at least 3 days * Having no visual or hearing impairment * Being communicative and mentally and psychologically healthy * Being able to speak and express oneself in Turkish Exclusion Criteria: * Having an additional diagnosis besides preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM) (e.g., preeclampsia, fetal distress, fetal anomalies, gestational diabetes, bleeding, etc.) * Having a chronic disease (e.g., hypertension, diabetes mellitus, thyroid disorders, etc.) * Having conceived through assisted reproductive technologies (ART) * Having any skin infection.

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

Comparison of sociodemographic characteristics of pregnant women with premature rupture of membranes prior to intervention using questionnaires.

Timeframe: 6 months

Comparison of mean scores on the Fetal Health Concern Scale among groups of pregnant women.

Timeframe: 6 months

Comparison of mean Prenatal Distress Scale scores among groups of pregnant women.

Timeframe: 6 months

Comparison of mean Prenatal Attachment Inventory scores among groups of pregnant women.

Timeframe: 6 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07660393

SponsorSelcuk University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2027-01-01

Contact for this trial

Seyhan Çankaya, PhD

+905054300733 seyhane32@gmail.com

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 50 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.

What they're measuring

Comparison of sociodemographic characteristics of pregnant women with premature rupture of membranes prior to intervention using questionnaires.

Timeframe: 6 months

Comparison of mean scores on the Fetal Health Concern Scale among groups of pregnant women.

Timeframe: 6 months

Comparison of mean Prenatal Distress Scale scores among groups of pregnant women.

Timeframe: 6 months

Comparison of mean Prenatal Attachment Inventory scores among groups of pregnant women.

Timeframe: 6 months