VR mindfulness training for veterans with spinal cord injury
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether mindfulness training with virtual reality can help veterans with spinal cord injury manage chronic pain. It is done from home using a VR headset and group video calls.
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Who can take part
- You are a U.S. military veteran.
- You have a spinal cord injury that causes weakness or paralysis in all four limbs (tetraplegia) or just the lower body (paraplegia).
- You have had chronic pain lasting 3 months or more.
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You have access to high-speed internet and can use a computer (or get help) to join virtual meetings and handle VR equipment.
- You can speak clearly and take part in group discussions.
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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