Virtual reality for pain relief in sickle cell crisis
Part of Blood & lymphatic, Genetic & congenital clinical trials.
This study tests whether using a virtual reality headset can help reduce pain for adults with sickle cell disease during a painful crisis. The trial aims to see if this non-drug approach can improve comfort while receiving IV pain medication.
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Who can take part
- 18 years or older
- Have sickle cell disease
- Planned to receive IV pain medicine for acute vaso-occlusive pain
- Receiving care at the infusion center for the study
- No history of seizures or intolerance to virtual reality headsets
- Not pregnant
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