Virtual reality for pain relief during sickle cell pain crises
Part of Blood & lymphatic, Genetic & congenital, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a virtual reality (VR) experience can help reduce pain during a sickle cell “vaso-occlusive crisis,” which is an episode of sudden, severe pain. It’s offered alongside the care team’s usual pain management to see if VR makes pain feel better.
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Who can take part
- You have sickle cell disease and it is recorded in the St. Jude system
- You are currently coming to St. Jude for an acute sickle cell pain crisis
- Your age is 6 to 25 years
- You can speak and understand English for the study
- You must be able and willing (you or your guardian) to sign the consent form
- Your pain must be more than mild (pain score 4 or higher), and opioid treatment should be appropriate
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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