Using virtual reality during regional anesthesia
Part of Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This trial studies whether virtual reality (VR) can help patients during regional anesthesia, a type of pain-control used during surgery. If you’re having an elective procedure with regional anesthesia, this may test how VR affects comfort, anxiety, or experience during care.
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Who can take part
- You are scheduled for an elective surgery at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
- You will receive regional anesthesia for your procedure
- You are between 18 and 64 years old
- You are able to understand the study and sign consent
- You do not have major vision problems that would prevent using VR
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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