Virtual reality for sickle cell pain crisis

This trial tests whether using a virtual reality (VR) headset, along with your usual pain treatment, can help reduce pain during a sickle cell crisis. It is for adults with sickle cell disease who are in the emergency department and receiving IV opioids for a vaso-occlusive crisis.

This trial tests whether a virtual reality (VR) experience can help reduce pain during a sickle cell “vaso-occlusive crisis,” which is an episode of sudden, severe pain. It’s offered alongside the care team’s usual pain management to see if VR makes pain feel better.

This study tests if using virtual reality (VR) can help children and teens with sickle cell disease feel better during a severe pain episode. You would use VR while in the hospital to see if it reduces your pain.

This study tests if using virtual reality can help manage chronic cancer pain and reduce the amount of opioid pain medicine needed. You would use a VR headset at home and report how you feel.

This study tests if using a virtual reality headset during and after a bone marrow biopsy can help reduce pain and anxiety. If you are scheduled for this procedure, you may be able to participate.

This trial tests whether watching a virtual reality experience during a medical procedure can help reduce pain and anxiety for people with blood cancers. You may be able to take part if you are getting a bone marrow biopsy, spinal tap, blood draw, or chemotherapy.