Virtual Reality for Pain Control in US-Guided Obstetric Needle Procedures

Virtual Reality for Pain Control During US-guided Needle Procedures in Obstetric Patients: A Prospective Pilot Study

This is a single-site randomized controlled pilot study at Mount Sinai Hospital evaluating the effect of virtual reality on procedural pain and anxiety in obstetric patients undergoing ultrasound-guided needle procedures. Patients will be randomized to receive either VR or standard care during the procedure and complete validated questionnaires assessing pain, anxiety, intervention acceptability, and satisfaction.

Inclusion criteria:

• Age ≥18
• English-speaking
• Undergoing ultrasound-guided needle procedure at Mount Sinai

Exclusion criteria:

• History of seizures
• Severe motion sickness