Virtual reality for pain from sickle cell disease
Part of Blood & lymphatic, Genetic & congenital clinical trials.
This study tests if using virtual reality (VR) can help children and teens with sickle cell disease feel better during a severe pain episode. You would use VR while in the hospital to see if it reduces your pain.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 8 and 21 years old.
- You have sickle cell disease and are having a severe pain episode that needs hospital care.
- You are able to use a VR headset and answer questions (no major learning or thinking problems).
- You or your parent/guardian agrees to join the study.
- You haven't been in this study before.
- The study team can start VR sessions within the first 24 hours of your hospital stay.
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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