Virtual reality for chest drain placement
Part of Brain & nervous system, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial tests if using virtual reality can help make chest drain insertion less stressful. It might help people who need a chest drain for fluid or air in the chest.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You need a chest drain for fluid or a collapsed lung (pneumothorax) that happened on its own.
- You must be 18 or older.
- You are part of the French health system and have read and agreed to join the study.
- You cannot be in an emergency situation or have certain medical conditions like a severe heart problem, epilepsy, or silicone allergy.
- You cannot have vision problems that affect both eyes, a pacemaker, or a hearing aid that can't be removed.
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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