Virtual Reality for Pain Control in US-Guided Obstetric Needle Procedures

Recruiting

Virtual Reality for Pain Control During US-guided Needle Procedures in Obstetric Patients: A Prospective Pilot Study

Who can join

Ages 18 and older · Women

Full eligibility criteria

Inclusion criteria:

* Age ≥18
* English-speaking
* Undergoing ultrasound-guided needle procedure at Mount Sinai

Exclusion criteria:

* History of seizures
* Severe motion sickness

About the study

This is a single-site randomized controlled pilot study at Mount Sinai Hospital evaluating the effect of virtual reality on procedural pain and anxiety in obstetric patients undergoing ultrasound-guided needle procedures. Patients will be randomized to receive either VR or standard care during the procedure and complete validated questionnaires assessing pain, anxiety, intervention acceptability, and satisfaction.

What is being tested

Virtual Reality (device)
Ultrasound (procedure)

Sponsor: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai · Participants: 50 · Started: Jul 2, 2025

Contact the study team

Lucy Shang, BA · Phone: 212-241-7475

Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT07094451

Locations in the U.S.

New York

Mount Sinai Obstetrics and Gynecology, New York

Conditions

Procedural Pain

From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 30, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.