SynthesisArchives of gynecology and obstetrics2024
The effect of virtual reality on pain and anxiety management during outpatient hysteroscopy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
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The trial behind it
Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.
Virtual Reality for Pain Management and Patient Satisfaction During Outpatient Hysteroscopy: a Randomized Controlled Trial
Comparisons Between Virtual Reality and Hypno-Virtual Reality for Procedural Pain and Anxiety During a Diagnostic Hysteroscopy: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
Who cites it
12 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- The effect of virtual reality on pregnant women and fetuses: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.Archives of gynecology and obstetrics · 2025Pooled it
- Comparison of virtual reality and podcasts for improving patient experience during colposcopy: a randomized controlled trial.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026Trial
- Feasibility, efficacy, and safety of virtual reality in reducing pain and anxiety during oocyte retrieval: a randomized controlled trial.BMC women's health · 2026Trial
- Randomized controlled study on the use of virtual reality for pain relief in oocyte retrieval under transvaginal ultrasound guidance using paracervical block and conscious sedation.Human reproduction (Oxford, England) · 2025Trial
- Anxiety in Women Receiving Clinician-Managed Pessary Care for Pelvic Organ Prolapse.International urogynecology journal · 2026Article
- Effect of immersive virtual reality on pain and anxiety during lumbar puncture: A randomized controlled trial.Journal of education and health promotion · 2026Article
- Virtual Reality for Analgesia During Intrauterine Device Insertion: Randomized Controlled Trial.JMIR serious games · 2025Article
- Virtual reality for pain relief during office hysteroscopy: a randomized controlled trial.Obstetrics & gynecology science · 2025Article
- Uptake of virtual reality in outpatient hysteroscopy: a prospective observational study.Facts, views & vision in ObGyn · 2025Article
- The impact of virtual reality technology in the era of See & Treat hysteroscopy: a randomised controlled trial.Facts, views & vision in ObGyn · 2025Article
- Virtual reality for pain relief in gynaecological careFacts, views & vision in ObGyn · 2025Article
- Effectiveness of Virtual Reality in Reducing Pain and Stress During Office Hysteroscopy: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
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Abstract
objectiveOur study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of virtual reality (VR) intervention for pain and anxiety relief during outpatient hysteroscopy.
methodsVarious databases were searched for available clinical trials from inception until June 2023. We selected randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that compared virtual reality intervention versus standard care among women undergoing outpatient hysteroscopy. We used Revman software to perform our meta-analysis. The primary outcome was the pain score during the procedure. The secondary outcomes were anxiety during the procedure and pain post-procedure. The Visual Analog Scale (VAS) was used to assess pain and anxiety.
resultsSix RCTs were retrieved, involving a total of 457 patients. Virtual reality was associated with a significant reduction in pain score during the procedure in comparison with the control group (MD = - 1.43, 95% CI [- 1.69, - 1.16], p < 0.001). In addition, there was a significant decrease in anxiety during the procedure among the virtual reality group compared to the control group (p = 0.01). The pain score post-procedure significantly decreased within the virtual reality group (MD = - 1.52, 95% CI [- 1.78, - 1.26], p < 0.001).
conclusionsVirtual reality technology is a simple, feasible, and effective intervention for reducing pain and anxiety during outpatient hysteroscopy. More trials are required to confirm our findings.
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