Virtual reality for pain relief during procedures
Part of Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether using virtual reality (VR) can help reduce pain and anxiety during a procedure where you lie on your stomach. If it works, it might make these procedures more comfortable for you.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You are scheduled for a pain procedure at the UC Davis Pain Medicine Clinic where you lie on your stomach.
- You can understand and follow instructions in English.
- You are not pregnant.
- You are not at high risk for motion sickness, do not have a seizure disorder, and have no significant vision or hearing problems.
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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