VR for kidney stone pain in the ER
Part of Brain & nervous system, Kidney & urinary, Pain, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial tests whether using a virtual reality headset can help reduce pain in people coming to the emergency room with kidney stone pain. If you have had kidney stones before and are in significant pain, this might be a way to feel better without relying only on medication.
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Who can take part
- You have had kidney stones in the past
- You are in moderate to severe pain (a 6 or higher out of 10)
- You are 18 or older
- You are not pregnant
- You do not have chronic pain conditions like fibromyalgia
- You are not prone to severe motion sickness or claustrophobia
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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