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Virtual Reality as a Method for Pain and Anxiety Control During First Trimester Procedural Abortion

Virtual Reality as an Adjunctive Agent for the Management of Pain and Anxiety During First Trimester Procedural Abortion: a Randomized Controlled Trial

Who can join

Ages 18 and older · Women

Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients at Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania who have decided to undergo and are eligible for a procedural abortion.
* 18 years old or older
* \<14 weeks gestation on day of abortion
* Able to comprehend written English
* Willing to comply with the study protocol
* Willing and able to provide informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* History of vertigo
* History of epilepsy
* Claustrophobia
* Significant hearing or visual impairments (such as deafness or blindness)
* Require hearing aids
* Have an implanted medical device, such as cardiac pacemaker or defibrillator
* Require misoprostol for cervical preparation
* Prior unsuccessful attempt at abortion during this pregnancy

About the study

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether use of a virtual reality (VR) headset showing a meditative nature video will help reduce pain and anxiety during a first trimester procedural abortion. Investigators will enroll 72 patients undergoing a first trimester procedural abortion with usual care to manage pain and anxiety compared to use of a VR headset in addition to usual care to see if use of the VR headset will decrease pain and anxiety and increase satisfaction with the procedure.

What is being tested

• VR headset (device)
• Usual Care (other)

Sponsor: Study Investigator · Participants: 72 · Started: May 1, 2026

Contact the study team

• Study Coordinator · Phone: 412-641-5496

Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT07288047

Locations in the U.S.

From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Oct 2, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.