Plain-English translation of NCT06961097 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial tested whether virtual reality glasses could help women feel less pain and anxiety during an endometrial biopsy—a procedure where doctors take a small tissue sample from the uterus. Women in the study either received the standard procedure alone, or received it while wearing virtual reality glasses that displayed relaxing nature scenes and sounds for about 15 minutes. The researchers wanted to see if this distraction tool made the experience more comfortable.
Endometrial biopsies can be uncomfortable and anxiety-provoking for patients. This trial explored whether virtual reality could serve as a simple, non-medication way to help women feel calmer and experience less pain during the procedure.
Women who enrolled were randomly assigned to one of two groups. Those in the virtual reality group wore special glasses during their endometrial biopsy and watched a 15-minute video of nature scenes while relaxing music played in the background. Women in the comparison group received the standard biopsy procedure without the virtual reality component. The entire study took place during the biopsy appointment itself.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Aug 9, 2026 · Not medical advice
Turkey (Türkiye)
Enrollment target
~68 participants
Started
May 2025
Primary completion
June 2026
Age range
18 Years – 70 Years
Sex
Female only
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in July 2026.