Testing pain relief from HIV shot location and virtual reality
Part of Infections, Pain clinical trials.
This study looks at whether changing where you get your HIV injection (in the buttock area) and using a virtual reality headset during the shot can reduce pain. It is for people whose HIV is well-controlled with the injectable medicines cabotegravir and rilpivirine.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are at least 18 years old
- You have HIV-1 and your viral load is under 50 copies/ml (well-controlled)
- You are scheduled to start or already receiving the injectable HIV medicines cabotegravir and rilpivirine
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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