By InvitationNot Applicable

A Study to Evaluate Virtual Reality As Adjunct to Anesthesia During Orthopedic Surgery

United States50 participantsStarted 2021-08-17

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to obtain feedback from patients and orthopedic surgeons who agree to use virtual reality (VR ) as an adjunct to standard of care in orthopedic cases under regional or central neuraxial nerve block. This will serve as a preliminary study for future trials to compare outcomes between VR and standard of care vs standard of care only.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 18 years old. * Patients scheduled for orthopedic procedure under regional or central neuraxial nerve block (anterior primary hip arthroplasty or primary knee arthroplasty). * Subject willing to participate and able to provide informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Age \< 18 years old. * History of motion sickness or blindness. * Unable to consent due to cognitive difficulty. * Current diagnosis of epilepsy, dementia, or other neurological disease that may prevent use of VR hardware and software. Sensitivity to flashing light or motion. * Recent stroke. * Injury to the eyes, face, neck, or arms that prevents comfortable use of VR hardware or software, or safe use of the hardware (e.g., open wound, sores, or skin rash on face).

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Impact of virtual reality on anxiety level

Timeframe: Up to 2 hours

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05112302

SponsorMayo Clinic

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2026-12

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