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.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
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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