Virtual Reality for Pain and Anxiety in the ER
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma, Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests whether wearing a virtual reality headset can help reduce pain and anxiety during common emergency room procedures like getting stitches, having blood drawn, or getting a cast. It is for young people aged 9 to 24 who are awake and able to participate.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 9 and 24 years old.
- You are having a procedure in the ER such as stitches, a blood test, starting an IV, a shot, a lumbar puncture, or getting a cast.
- You must be awake and able to follow instructions (not unconscious).
- You cannot have epilepsy or a current headache, nausea, or vomiting.
- You cannot have a wound or infection on your head where the headset would sit.
- You cannot already be enrolled in this study.
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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