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

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Oregon Health and Science University

Portland, Oregon, United States, 97239