Virtual reality for chronic pain in veterans
Part of Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests a virtual reality treatment that uses special head movements to help calm the nervous system and reduce chronic pain. It might help veterans who also have PTSD, by addressing both pain and stress together.
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Who can take part
- You are a veteran
- You are 30 years old or older
- You have muscle, bone, or joint pain that has lasted more than 6 months
- You have been diagnosed with PTSD or you have PTSD symptoms (like nightmares or feeling on edge)
- You speak English or French
- You do not have bipolar disorder, psychosis, nerve pain, vision problems, epilepsy, or severe motion sickness
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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