Virtual reality for learning about chronic pain
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This study tests whether using virtual reality (VR) can help people with chronic pain learn more about their condition and how to manage it. It aims to see if VR is a useful and acceptable educational tool for pain rehabilitation.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You have been diagnosed with chronic pain by a doctor, and your pain has lasted for at least 3 months.
- Your pain intensity is more than 3 on a 0-10 scale.
- You can read and speak English well.
- You are not scheduled for surgery for your pain in the next 6 months, and you don't have a medical or mental health condition that would prevent you from taking part in the education program.
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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