Plain-English translation of NCT07055178 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 is testing whether a virtual reality program called TRIPP can help men feel less pain and anxiety during a vasectomy procedure. Men undergoing vasectomy already receive local anesthesia (numbing medication), but many still experience discomfort and worry during the procedure. This study will compare men who use the VR program during their vasectomy to men who receive standard care without it, to see if the virtual reality experience makes the procedure more comfortable and less stressful.
Even with numbing medication, vasectomies can cause anxiety and discomfort for patients. Virtual reality may help by distracting and relaxing men during the procedure, potentially improving their overall experience—and researchers want to know if this approach is actually helpful.
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If you join this study, you will be randomly assigned to either receive your vasectomy with the virtual reality program or with standard care alone. You will complete brief questionnaires (about 15–20 minutes each) before your procedure, during it, and after it is complete. If you are in the VR group, you will wear a virtual reality headset during your vasectomy that guides you through a meditation and relaxation program to help you stay calm.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 2, 2026 · Not medical advice
Canada
University of Manitoba
Enrollment target
~90 participants
Started
July 2025
Primary completion
August 2026
This trial's estimated completion date has passed — the record may not be fully up to date.
Age range
18 Years and older
Sex
Male only
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in May 2026.
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Central contact
Renée El-Gabalawy, MA, PhD, C.Psych.
University of Manitoba
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