Status:

COMPLETED

Virtual Reality in Postoperative Acute Pain Management in Thoracic Surgery

Lead Sponsor:

University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland

Conditions:

Postoperative Pain

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This randomized controlled study is to investigate the effectiveness of VR headsets in reducing postoperative pain intensity among patients after having undergone thoracic surgical procedures.

Detailed Description

Thoracic surgical procedures can often result in postoperative pain. Traditional methods of pain management, such as medication, have limitations in terms of their efficacy and potential side effects....

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Patients ≥18 years
  • Written informed consent as documented by signature from the patient
  • Video-assisted anatomical resection of the lung (VATS) (Surgery duration of at least 90 minutes)
  • Ability to speak, understand and read German

Exclusion

  • Significant mental, cognitive or neurological impairments (Delirium, psychoses, unstable dissociative disorders, any form of organic brain disorder, …)
  • Inability to follow the study procedures (e.g., due to language problems, visual and hearing impairments)
  • Chronic pain
  • Morphine intolerance
  • Excessive alcohol consumption (men \> 3 standard drinks, women \> 2 standard drinks per day)
  • Substance abuse
  • Unable or not willing to sign informed consent

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

November 29 2023

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

February 24 2025

Estimated Enrollment :

39 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06097520

Start Date

November 29 2023

End Date

February 24 2025

Last Update

March 14 2025

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University Hospital Basel

Basel, Switzerland, 4031