Perioperative Virtual Reality Intervention for Pain and Anxiety During Vasectomies
NCT ID: NCT07055178
Last Updated: 2025-07-08
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Basic Information
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NOT_YET_RECRUITING
NA
90 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2025-07-31
2026-08-31
Brief Summary
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* Does using VR during a vasectomy lower patients' pain during the procedure compared to standard care?
* Does VR reduce anxiety and distress compared to standard care?
* Are patients more satisfied with their experience when using VR compared to standard care?
Researchers will compare two groups:
* VR group: Patients will use a VR headset with a guided meditation program (TRIPP) during their vasectomy.
* Control group: Patients will receive standard care (no VR).
Participants will:
* Be randomly assigned to either the VR group or control group.
* Complete brief questionnaires before, during, and after the procedure (about 15-20 minutes each time).
* (VR group only) Use a VR headset during the procedure and provide optional feedback about the experience.
Why is this important? Vasectomies are typically done with local anesthesia (pain relief), but many patients still feel anxiety or discomfort. VR may help distract and relax patients, improving their experience. This study will help health professionals understand if VR could be a useful option for future patients.
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Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
TREATMENT
SINGLE
Study Groups
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Standard Vasectomy
Vasectomy treatment as usual, with local anesthetic, without virtual reality.
Treatment as usual
Participants undergo a standard vasectomy.
Virtual Reality Vasectomy
This group of participants will receive undergo their vasectomy with the virtual reality intervention alongside the local anesthetic.
Virtual reality (VR) guided meditation therapy
Participants will engage in the TRIPP relaxation app on the MetaQuest 3 VR headset.
Interventions
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Virtual reality (VR) guided meditation therapy
Participants will engage in the TRIPP relaxation app on the MetaQuest 3 VR headset.
Treatment as usual
Participants undergo a standard vasectomy.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Can speak and read English.
* Have elected for a vasectomy.
* Are scheduled to undergo their vasectomy under local anesthesia at the Men's Health Clinic
Exclusion Criteria
* Those who are unable to participate in a VR intervention (e.g., due to visual or auditory impairment).
18 Years
MALE
Yes
Sponsors
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University of Manitoba
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Renée El-Gabalawy
Principal Investigator
Principal Investigators
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Renée El-Gabalawy, MA, PhD, C. Psych
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
University of Manitoba
Premal Patel, MD, FRCSC
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Manitoba Men's Health Clinic
Ahmed M Zalam, B.Sc.
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
University of Manitoba
Locations
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Manitoba Men's Health Clinic
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Countries
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Central Contacts
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Facility Contacts
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Other Identifiers
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HS26972
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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