Virtual Reality for Young People With Chronic Pain
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether wearing virtual reality goggles can help young people (ages 7–21) manage chronic pain in their neck, shoulders, or arms. Researchers want to see if VR activities can reduce pain and improve daily life.
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Who can take part
- You are between 7 and 21 years old
- You have been seen at a pediatric chronic pain clinic in the last 12 months
- Your chronic pain is in your neck, shoulders, upper arms, upper limbs, or upper joints (not lower back, hips, knees, ankles, or belly)
- You can safely wear and use VR goggles without dizziness, severe anxiety, vision problems, or balance issues
- You do not have claustrophobia or conditions that make wearing a headset unsafe
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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