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Virtual Reality in Labor and Delivery for Reduction in Pain

NCT03437031 · Status: TERMINATED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 40

Last updated 2021-11-26

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Summary

The purpose of this study is to identify whether use of virtual reality devices can improve the pain management of women in labor and delivery. The investigators will perform a randomized controlled trial of patients in labor at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

Conditions

  • Labor Pain
  • Virtual Reality
  • Alternative Medicine

Interventions

DEVICE

Virtual Reality device

For those patients randomized to VR, the study staff member will explain the use of the Samsung VR goggle set, and thereafter will allow the patient to use the device freely for up to 30 minutes. Intervals of 2-5 minutes is suggested for first-time use, and patients will be to allowed to discontinue it at any time as long as they are not experiencing any discomfort or side effects (dizziness, motion sickness, etc.). The study staff member will be present at all times, and will work with hospital staff as necessary to ensure the patient is receiving appropriate clinical care throughout the duration of the intervention.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
FEMALE
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2018-03-01
Primary Completion
2019-02-19
Completion
2019-02-19
FDA Device
Yes

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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