Virtual reality for pain and opioid use
Part of Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests if virtual reality can help people with chronic pain and opioid use disorder feel better. It looks at how VR might reduce pain and support healthier coping.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with opioid misuse or opioid use disorder.
- You have chronic pain that is at least moderate (score of 4 or higher on a pain scale) and have not changed pain medications in the last 14 days.
- You can understand and follow instructions in English and agree to take part in all study activities.
- You do not have a history of seizures, severe motion sickness, or conditions that make using a VR headset unsafe or difficult.
- You do not have a current serious psychiatric crisis like suicidal thoughts or self-harm that would prevent participation.
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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