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.
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
History of vertigo
History of epilepsy
Claustrophobia
Significant hearing or visual impairments (such as deafness or blindness)
Study Investigator
Lead sponsor
University of Pittsburgh
Sponsor institution