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Virtual Reality for Pain Management During Anesthesia
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Led By Mary Vijjeswarapu, MD
Research Sponsored by Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Between ages 18-64
Be between 18 and 65 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up questionnaire given within 1 hour prior to regional anesthesia procedure
Awards & highlights
Study Summary
This trial will study how well virtual reality works to help people manage pain and anxiety during regional anesthesia at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for elective pre-operative patients aged 18-64 at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center who are scheduled to receive regional anesthesia and can consent to participate. It excludes those with epilepsy, dementia, cognitive or visual impairments, pregnant women, and anyone outside the age range.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study investigates how using Virtual Reality (VR) via an Oculus Go headset affects pain and anxiety management in patients undergoing regional anesthesia before surgery.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
While not explicitly stated, potential side effects of VR may include temporary discomforts like dizziness, headache, eye strain or nausea. These experiences vary from person to person.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowSelect...
I am between 18 and 64 years old.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ questionnaire given within 1 hour prior to regional anesthesia procedure
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~questionnaire given within 1 hour prior to regional anesthesia procedure
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Anxiety Level During Regional Anesthesia
Anxiety Level Prior to Regional Anesthesia
Pain Level During Regional Anesthesia
+1 moreTrial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Experimental Group (VR)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
Patients will be randomly allocated to the the experimental group, which receives VR during the regional anesthesia procedure.
Group II: Control Group (no VR)Active Control1 Intervention
Patients will be randomly allocated to the control group, which receives no Virtual Reality (VR) during the regional anesthesia procedure.
Research Highlights
Information in this section is not a recommendation. We encourage patients to speak with their healthcare team when evaluating any treatment decision.Mechanism Of Action
Side Effect Profile
Prior Approvals
Other Research
Common treatments for pain include pharmacologic options like NSAIDs and opioids, which work by reducing inflammation and altering pain perception in the brain, respectively. Non-pharmacologic treatments, such as virtual reality (VR), use distraction and immersive experiences to draw attention away from pain, thereby reducing the subjective experience of pain and anxiety.
Understanding these mechanisms is crucial for pain patients as it allows for a more tailored approach to pain management, potentially reducing reliance on medications and minimizing side effects.
Virtual reality for management of cancer pain: Study rationale and design.The analgesic effects of opioids and immersive virtual reality distraction: evidence from subjective and functional brain imaging assessments.The use of virtual reality and audiovisual eyeglass systems as adjunct analgesic techniques: a review of the literature.
Virtual reality for management of cancer pain: Study rationale and design.The analgesic effects of opioids and immersive virtual reality distraction: evidence from subjective and functional brain imaging assessments.The use of virtual reality and audiovisual eyeglass systems as adjunct analgesic techniques: a review of the literature.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterLead Sponsor
503 Previous Clinical Trials
165,793 Total Patients Enrolled
5 Trials studying Pain
327 Patients Enrolled for Pain
Mary Vijjeswarapu, MDPrincipal Investigator - CSMC Department of Anesthesiology
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I have been diagnosed with epilepsy, dementia, or cognitive issues.I have trouble seeing.I am younger than 18 or older than 64.I am scheduled for surgery at Cedars-Sinai and will receive regional anesthesia.I am between 18 and 64 years old.You are pregnant.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Experimental Group (VR)
- Group 2: Control Group (no VR)
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
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