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NCT04749043 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Virtual Reality Compared to Nitrous Oxide for Labor Analgesia
A NA study of Labor Pain, sponsored by Brendan Carvalho.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 20
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT04749043: Completed NA study of Labor Pain, sponsored by Brendan Carvalho.
NCT04749043 is a NA study of Labor Pain that has completed, run by Brendan Carvalho. The registered enrollment target is 20 participants, below the 202-participant average among 14 other Labor Pain trials with a reported enrollment target (90% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT04749043, a NA study of Labor Pain, has completed, sponsored by Brendan Carvalho.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 20 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine if non-invasive distracting devices (Virtual Reality headsets) are non-inferior to conventional therapy (nitrous oxide) for addressing maternal needs during labor who desire non-epidural pain relief.
Primary Outcome
Patient satisfaction with pain relief on a scale of 0-10
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DRUG Nitrous oxide
- DEVICE Oculus Quest 2 Virtual Reality Device
Study Locations (1)
California
- Stanford University School of Medicine - Stanford
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 20 participants |
| Start Date | 2021-02-18 |
| Est. Completion | 2023-12-31 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT04749043 record still lists
NCT04749043 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 20 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 202-participant average among 14 other Labor Pain trials with a reported enrollment target (90% lower).
The record links to 1 condition, with Labor Pain appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Nitrous oxide is the first listed.
NCT04749043 reports a single indexed study location in California.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT04749043 about?
NCT04749043 is a clinical study titled "Virtual Reality Compared to Nitrous Oxide for Labor Analgesia". The purpose of this study is to determine if non-invasive distracting devices (Virtual Reality headsets) are non-inferior to conventional therapy (nitrous oxide) for addressing maternal needs during labor who desire non-epidural pain relief.
What is the current status of trial NCT04749043?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 20 participants. The study started on 2021-02-18. Estimated completion is 2023-12-31.
What conditions does trial NCT04749043 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Labor Pain.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04749043?
The interventions under investigation include: Nitrous oxide (DRUG), Oculus Quest 2 Virtual Reality Device (DEVICE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04749043?
This trial is sponsored by Brendan Carvalho, which has 2 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT04749043 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across California. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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