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Official title Virtual Reality in Elective Caesarean Births Study (VREC)
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07130084
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study will establish the safety of a known intervention in a novel setting. It will assess how maternal anxiety during the peri-operative period of an elective cesarean section (eCS) is affected by the introduction of a virtual reality (VR) tool.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older, women only
You may be able to join if
- Have had the decision for elective LSCS by 38 weeks gestation.
- Has never had an emergency or elective section previously
- Have a procedure planned and performed as a category 4 LSCS (an elective LSCS booked at a time that suits both the woman and obstetric team)
- Have use of an android or iOS operating system smartphone or tablet device.
- Have access to the internet.
You likely can't join if
- Patient \<18 years of age
- Patient refusal
- Patients who have had an emergency or elective LSCS previously.
- Patients with a history of anxiety disorders
- Patients with medical or obstetric co-morbidities requiring pre-determined admission to maternity HDU care
- Congenital structural abnormalities requiring pre-determined admission to NICU
See the full eligibility criteria
- Have had the decision for elective LSCS by 38 weeks gestation.
- Has never had an emergency or elective section previously
- Have a procedure planned and performed as a category 4 LSCS (an elective LSCS booked at a time that suits both the woman and obstetric team)
- Have use of an android or iOS operating system smartphone or tablet device.
- Have access to the internet.
- Have an active email address.
- Have capacity to consent to participate in the study.
- Patient \<18 years of age
- Patient refusal
- Patients who have had an emergency or elective LSCS previously.
- Patients with a history of anxiety disorders
- Patients with medical or obstetric co-morbidities requiring pre-determined admission to maternity HDU care
- Congenital structural abnormalities requiring pre-determined admission to NICU
- Patients where spinal anaesthesia is contra-indicated
- Women who have English of an insufficient standard to comprehend the consent and assessment process
- Prisoners
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Bath, United Kingdom
Compensation & support
Compensation mentioned.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling female, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Bath, United Kingdom. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.