Virtual reality for pain relief in emergency procedures
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma, Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether using virtual reality (VR) goggles during painful or stressful procedures in the emergency department can help reduce pain and anxiety. It may be a good option for young patients who need procedures like stitches, IVs, or fracture care.
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Who can take part
- Must be between 9 and 24 years old.
- Will be having a medical procedure such as stitching a cut, changing a dressing, a spinal tap, an IV or blood draw, a shot, or setting a broken bone.
- Must be awake and alert, with no epilepsy or seizure disorder.
- Must not have a headache, nausea, vomiting, or a wound or infection on the face or head (where the headset would sit).
- Must not be in severe pain requiring immediate pain relief (pain score above 5 out of 10).
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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