Status:
COMPLETED
Virtual Reality for Postoperative Pain Management
Lead Sponsor:
Oregon Health and Science University
Conditions:
Surgery
Pain, Postoperative
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-89 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This trial studies an active virtual reality (VR) experience as a means for non-pharmacologic postoperative pain management among patients after head and neck surgery. Investigators will assess differ...
Detailed Description
Management of postoperative pain after head and neck surgery is complex, and has received increased attention to improve patient recovery and quality of life. Narcotic analgesics are frequently utiliz...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Patients who have undergone head and neck surgery with an average pain score of 3 or greater out of 10 during the 24 hours preceding the screening
- Are able to provide informed consent
- Are not in the intensive care unit (ICU)
Exclusion
- Symptoms concerning for an active respiratory infection including fever, cough, and shortness of breath or confirmed respiratory infection
- Active eye discharge
- Active nausea or vomiting
- History of seizure, epilepsy, or hypersensitivity to flashing light
- History of motion sickness or vertigo
- Have wound dressings on the head or neck that prevent comfortable and safe use of the virtual reality headset
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 11 2020
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
October 20 2021
Estimated Enrollment :
30 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04464304
Start Date
July 11 2020
End Date
October 20 2021
Last Update
October 26 2021
Active Locations (1)
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Oregon Health and Science University
Portland, Oregon, United States, 97239