Virtual reality during orthopedic anesthesia
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests whether using virtual reality during hip or knee surgery (while you’re receiving a nerve block for anesthesia) helps make the experience more comfortable. You’d try the VR during your procedure, and the team will compare outcomes with usual care.
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Who can take part
- Be 18 years or older
- Have hip or knee replacement surgery using a nerve block (regional or spinal)
- Be able and willing to give informed consent
- Be able to use the VR equipment comfortably (no eye/face/neck/arm injuries that block use)
- Tell the team if you’ve had epilepsy, dementia, other nerve conditions, or strong motion/visual sensitivity
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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