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The Effect of Virtual Reality-Based and Face-to-Face Relaxation Programs on Maternal and Fetal Outcomes in Pregnant Women With Preeclampsia

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Other
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

Preeclampsia, affecting 2-8% of pregnancies globally, is a leading hypertensive disorder in pregnancy. It is clinically characterized by elevated blood pressure (≥140/90 mmHg) after the 20th gestational week, often accompanied by proteinuria and systemic complications such as thrombocytopenia, liver dysfunction, and cerebral symptoms. This condition poses significant risks for both maternal and fetal health, increasing the likelihood of organ damage, preterm birth, and long-term cardiovascular and neurodevelopmental complications. Non-pharmacological interventions, including relaxation techniques, have been explored for symptom management. Progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) has shown efficacy in reducing stress, anxiety, and blood pressure. Recently, virtual reality (VR)-based relaxation techniques have gained attention for enhancing stress relief and improving health outcomes. This study aims to compare the effects of VR-based PMR with in-person PMR on maternal and fetal outcomes in preeclamptic pregnancies.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: Female
Minimum Age: 18
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• Hospitalized with a diagnosis of preeclampsia.

• Gestational age ≥26 weeks.

• 18 years or older.

• Singleton and viable pregnancy.

• Willing to participate in the study voluntarily.

Locations
Other Locations
Turkey
Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital
RECRUITING
Istanbul
Contact Information
Primary
Güzin Ünlü Suvari, M.Sc.
guzin.unlu@ogr.iuc.edu.tr
+902165004429
Time Frame
Start Date: 2025-09-08
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-09-01
Participants
Target number of participants: 96
Treatments
Experimental: Face-to-Face Progressive Muscle Relaxation Group (F2F-PMRG)
Participants in this group will engage in 15-minute progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) exercises guided by the researcher for three consecutive days (once per day). To promote continued practice, participants will receive an audio recording of the PMR session, narrated by the researcher. After the initial three supervised sessions, they will be asked to listen to this recording twice a week and log their practice on a provided tracking sheet. The researcher will follow up with participants via phone calls to monitor compliance.
Experimental: Virtual Reality Progressive Muscle Relaxation Group (VR-PMRG)
Participants will undergo 15-minute VR-assisted PMR sessions for three consecutive days (once per day) under the researcher's supervision. The VR sessions will include relaxing nature scenes combined with the researcher's PMR audio guidance. After the initial three sessions, participants will receive the same PMR audio recording and will be instructed to listen to it twice a week, logging their sessions. The researcher will conduct phone follow-ups to ensure adherence.
No_intervention: Control Group
Participants in the control group will not receive any relaxation intervention and will continue their usual daily routines.
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Sponsors
Leads: Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa

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