Overview
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.
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria:
- Age ≥18
- English-speaking
- Undergoing ultrasound-guided needle procedure at Mount Sinai
Exclusion criteria:
- History of seizures
- Severe motion sickness