Health Trials

Comparison of Virtual Reality and Podcast in Improving Patient Experience During Colposcopy

ConditionsStressAnxietyPainColposcopy
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexFemale
Age25-65
SponsorSinem Ceylan

About this trial

This study wants to see if two things-virtual reality (VR) and podcasts-can help women feel better during a medical test called colposcopy. The study looks at stress, anxiety, pain, and heartbeat. It also checks if women are happy with the test and how long the test takes.

There are three groups: one uses VR, one listens to a podcast, and one gets no extra help.

The study will include 75 women in Turkey. All women are 25 to 65 years old and need to have a colposcopy.

Some women cannot join the study-for example, if they are pregnant, cannot see or hear well, or take strong medicine for pain or stress.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Patients scheduled for colposcopy procedure due to suspicion of cervical squamous intraepithelial lesions.

Individuals who agree to sign the informed consent form and are willing to participate after being informed about the procedure.

Individuals who are deemed suitable for the colposcopy procedure and whose health status does not constitute an obstacle to perform this procedure (no visual or hearing impairment).

Volunteers who speak Turkish at a level to understand the methods and questionnaires used in the study.

Disqualifiers

Those with claustrophobia, epilepsy, or any other neurological or psychological disorder that may cause discomfort when using the VR headset.

Individuals with hearing loss that affects their ability to hear podcast content.

Individuals with vision loss that affects their ability to see VR content.

Individuals who have previously experienced discomfort while using VR or are unable to adapt to VR

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • VR
  • Podcast

Treatment groups

75 Participants
are divided into 3 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

Sinem Ceylan

Lead sponsor

Gulhane School of Medicine

Sponsor institution

Source ClinicalTrials.gov