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