CompletedNot Applicable

Virtual Reality for Postoperative Pain Management

United States30 participantsStarted 2020-07-11

Plain-language 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 differences in pain scores, analgesic use, and subjective patient experiences between patients participating in a VR activity and patients participating in the same activity using a smartphone.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 89 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * 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 Criteria: * 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

What they're measuring

Change in patient-reported pain scores

Timeframe: Up to 4 hours after intervention use

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04464304

SponsorOregon Health and Science University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2021-10-20

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