Virtual reality to reduce sedation in orthopedic surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial tests if watching virtual reality during regional anesthesia for planned arm or leg surgery can lower the need for calming medicine. It may help you feel more relaxed without as many drugs.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are scheduled for planned (not emergency) surgery on an arm or leg.
- You will have regional anesthesia (numbing a specific area) for the surgery.
- You are able to understand the study information and give your consent.
- You have no severe memory, thinking, or communication problems, and no language barrier.
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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