Virtual reality for pain after surgery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial tests if a virtual reality (VR) program that uses sights and sounds can help reduce pain after surgery better than usual care. It's for adults who have significant pain after their operation.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are at least 18 years old.
- You are willing to take part in the study.
- You have significant pain after surgery (a pain score of more than 4 on a 0-10 scale).
- You do not have conditions like epilepsy, motion sickness, or light sensitivity that could make using VR difficult.
- You do not have severe heart, liver, kidney, blood, digestive, or nerve problems.
- You do not have a mental health condition like delirium, schizophrenia, or bipolar disorder.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
Similar studies
Other trials that look related to this one.
This trial tests if using virtual reality (VR) can help reduce stress and pain after planned gynecological surgery. You would receive either standard care or VR sessions to see if it helps you feel better.
This trial tests whether using a virtual reality program that teaches mindfulness can help reduce pain after hernia or varicose vein surgery. If you're scheduled for one of these procedures, you may be able to join.
This trial tests whether using virtual reality (VR) goggles after heart bypass surgery can help reduce pain and anxiety. If you are having a planned CABG and have no major vision, hearing, or other health issues, you may be eligible.
This trial tests if using virtual reality during a post-surgery knee exercise can help reduce pain and anxiety in patients who just had their first knee replacement. The goal is to see if a relaxing VR experience makes the recovery process more comfortable.
This trial tests if using virtual reality after heart or chest surgery can help reduce the amount of strong painkillers (opioids) patients need. It may offer a non-drug way to manage pain and speed up recovery.
This study tests whether using virtual reality (VR) and music during gynecological surgery can help reduce anxiety or pain. You may be eligible if you are an adult undergoing gynecological surgery under general anesthesia and are in good enough health to participate.
Hear when a new Gynecological Disease trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.