Breathing or virtual reality to treat shoulder dislocation pain
Part of Injuries & trauma, Pain clinical trials.
This trial compares two ways to help control pain after an anterior (front) shoulder dislocation: methoxyflurane breathing and a virtual reality headset, versus usual pain treatment. It may help some people by making pain control easier during treatment.
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Who can take part
- You have a shoulder dislocation that is the front type (anterior dislocation).
- You are pregnant, breastfeeding, or able to become pregnant and cannot use effective birth control.
- You can follow and use (or are able to be helped with) the study devices, including the virtual reality headset.
- You either can’t safely use one of the study devices or have a reason the team can’t use it.
- You have had relevant shoulder surgery before, or you have other serious injuries with this dislocation.
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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