Virtual Reality to Reduce Anxiety During Cervical Screening

This study is testing whether virtual reality glasses can help women feel calmer and experience less pain during a colposcopy — a procedure used to examine the cervix after an abnormal screening result. Half the women will wear special glasses that show a relaxing nature scene during the procedure, while the other half will receive standard care. The goal is to see if this distraction technique can reduce anxiety, stress, and discomfort.

Colposcopy can be uncomfortable and cause significant anxiety and stress, which sometimes makes women avoid follow-up care. Researchers want to test whether this non-medication approach using virtual reality could be a safe, effective way to help women feel better during the procedure.