Impact of Virtual Reality on Painful Menstruation

Last updated: April 28, 2025
Sponsor: New Ismailia National University
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Dysmenorrhea (Painful Periods)

Female Hormonal Deficiencies/abnormalities

Severe Premenstrual Symptom

Treatment

Relaxation Technique

Pain treatment

Clinical Study ID

NCT06961396
IRB # 21/3/20242025
IRB # 21/3/20242025
  • Ages 13-20
  • Female
  • Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Summary

To investigate the effect of virtual reality on painful menstruation in adolescent female

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • age from 16 to 22 year

  • cases of primary dysmenorrhea

  • Normal body mass index (20-25)

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • cases with polycystic ovarian syndrome

  • Obese female or body mass index more than 25

  • severe bleeding with menstruation

  • cases with low back pain due to orthopedic origin like disc herniation or spinalmalalignment

Study Design

Total Participants: 200
Treatment Group(s): 2
Primary Treatment: Relaxation Technique
Phase:
Study Start date:
April 01, 2025
Estimated Completion Date:
January 01, 2026

Study Description

The focus of relatively recent work has been on non-pharmacological pain management techniques. The usage of virtual reality (VR) devices that can replicate three-dimensional (3D) immersive worlds is one particularly exciting advancement. This technology is becoming more widely available in healthcare settings and has shown promise in lowering pain and anxiety levels for people receiving minor gynecological disorders, dental work, burn wound care, and labor. So, the research purpose is targeted to look into the impact of virtual reality combined with diaphragmatic release as an active relaxation technique on painful menstruation in adolescent female

Connect with a study center

  • Mohamed Abdel Moenem Abo El Ros

    Ismailia, 8332601
    Egypt

    Active - Recruiting

  • Zaytona University in Jordon

    Amman,
    Jordan

    Active - Recruiting

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