Clinical Trial

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

Study acronym: CALM-VR
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Summary
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.
Protocol Amendment History 5 changes
critical Recruitment opened 2026-05-07
notable Primary completion pushed: 2026-09-30 -> 2026-10-30 2026-05-07
minor Completion pushed: 2026-09-30 -> 2026-10-30 2026-05-07
notable Primary completion pushed: 2026-08-31 -> 2026-09-30 2026-04-10
minor Completion pushed: 2026-08-31 -> 2026-09-30 2026-04-10
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07288047
Lead Sponsor Study Investigator
Conditions Abortion, First Trimester, Pain Management, Pain After Surgery, Satisfaction, Satisfaction With Care, Anxiety After Surgery
Enrollment 72 participants
Start Date 2026-05-01
Primary Completion 2026-10-30 (estimated)
Study Completion 2026-10-30 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-05-06